1915 Stevens-Duryea D-Six Tourer
Representing the final evolution of one of America’s pioneering automotive dynasties, this luxurious touring car marked the end of an era for the Stevens-Duryea company in 1915.
The D-Six featured nickel-plated brightwork, new-style cowl lights, and modern left-hand drive steering (a change from previous right-hand configurations).
Under the hood sat a substantial 460-cubic-inch six-cylinder side-valve engine producing 46 horsepower, paired with dual ignition and a three-speed progressive transmission. Most significantly, 1915 marked the first year for Stevens-Duryea’s electric starter and generator system, eliminating the need for hand-cranking.
Priced competitively with Packard and Pierce-Arrow models, the D-Six represented the company’s last new design before financial difficulties forced its sale to Westinghouse. The Duryea name carried special significance, as the brothers had built America’s first successful gasoline automobile in 1893.
Only three five-passenger examples are believed to survive today.
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