An FWD Challenge

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Bob Moseley
Hi gals & guys
Research is underway but we need some help. Richard, your name has been mentioned. I'm getting material from Rick Cove and Tony Luke also got a mention. The scripting on the wheel is "The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company Clintonville, Wis".

Bob,
This appears to be a FWD Model B of WW1 vintage, what a find!
They were introduced in 1912 and looking at the transfer box photo it looks like the patent is dated 1909 (?). The wheels are probably later additions as they would have originally had solid tyres. Was there any wording on the radiator top tank? They normally have the full company name along Clintonville, Wisc.
According to Bart's book, they were also made Kissel, Mitchell and Premier during 1917-18 and in 1916, Peerless built 500 for Britain. If there is no inscription, may be it is a contract built vehicle?
I have seen a restored one on the road in England, will see if I can trace the owner, he may be able to help you.

Richard