While better known for the large commercial trucks it produced, White
in fact started out at the turn of the century building both trucks and
passenger cars, the latter in both steam and internal combustion
varieties and most famous for their presidential associations. This 1912 White Model 30
for sale on Hemmings.com can be found close to White's ancestral home
of Cleveland and has benefited from a full restoration. From the
seller's description:
"The four-cylinder L-head engine was rated at 30 horsepower by White.
It is capable of moving the lightweight little car at speeds of up to
50 MPH, and it happily cruises at 35, thanks to the 4-speed
transmission. Details include
high-temperature wraps on the intake and exhaust pipes and a modern
serpentine-style belt for the cooling fan.
The chassis is a delightful showcase of state-of-the-art 1912
technology, from the massive cast-aluminum oil pan to the separate
4-speed transmission that is coupled to the engine using a universal
joint. You'll also note that this car still carries its original (and
fully functional) exhaust cut out, and what we believe is the original
muffler. Tires are 34×4 Lester wide whitewalls on the original wood
spoke wheels."
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