Chanslor Lyon (2 results)

Chanslor and Lyon was major west coast distributor of auto parts. This catalog covers engine parts, gaskets, electrical parts, springs, gears, brake and clutch linings, and fan belts. Scarce. weight: 2.2 lb. Very good, light soiling to some pages, spine ends a little worn, spine title faded. Numerous illustrations. 26.5x19.5x2 cm. 180, 646 pp. Quarter black cloth over embossed green limp covers.

8vo. 16 pp. Numerous text photo illustrations, illustrations. Yellow-printed softcovers, black lettering on front cover (slight shelfwear, rubbing, minor dustsoiling), VG copy. First edition of this exceedingly rare supplement catalogue for the Ford Model T issued in 1914 by the remarkably successful California Automobile Motor Supply Company founded in 1904 on Main Street in Los Angeles. This California Brass Era auto accessory firm grew rapidly and within a few years was the largest exclusive auto accessories supply firm in the West Coast. The firm specialized in all parts which were NOT standard equipment for the rugged Model T, and other auto manufacturers, selling speedometers, substantially improved magnetos, electric head lamps, oil lamps, improved timers, carburetors, brake linings, shock absorbers, mats, trunk racks, and the very necessary anti-theft device, the Universal Ford Crank Lock. Early car theft was a tremendous problem, because starting most vehicles only required pushing the car to start compression, or jacking up the rear wheels, and attaching a portable motor and belt. In 1916, Chanslor & Lyon left the retail field, and focused instead on their wholesale operations, primarily marketing Lee Tires. The firm would survive for decades until its' acquisition by the Cardis Corporation of Beverly HIlls, CA in 1985. No copies located in Worldcat; See: Chanslor & Lyon Motor Supply Co., Coachbuilt (2014).