1906 Winton Model K Touring
Alexander Winton’s racing exploits and long-distance journeys established his company’s reputation before this touring car arrived in 1906. The Model K featured a redesigned body that offered more interior space than its predecessor while maintaining a 102-inch wheelbase.
The radiator design was distinctive, being wider than it was tall with rounded lower corners and a prominent header tank. This styling cue had been introduced the previous year and would remain a Winton trademark. Both touring and limousine body styles were available, though the company simplified its offerings to a single wheelbase length.
Power came from a 354 cubic inch four-cylinder engine producing 35 horsepower. The F-head configuration placed intake valves above and opposite the exhaust valves, with the intake valves operating atmospherically on piston suction rather than by mechanical actuation. A two-speed manual transmission delivered power to the rear wheels.
Despite offering less variety than previous years, Winton maintained steady sales of around 1,000 cars annually. By this time, Alexander Winton had stepped back from racing after years of competition, and cars like the Model K reflected the company’s growing focus on refined touring automobiles rather than track performance. The Model K represented practical luxury motoring in the brass era.
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