VIN: 7411888
By the time 1916 rolled around, John and Horace Dodge were old hands at automaking. They had made parts for years for Henry Ford before debuting Dodge Brothers vehicles in 1914.
The Model 30s like this one were very quickly popular with law enforcement. In fact, General John “Black Jack” Pershing ordered up a fleet of them in July 1916 with which to pursue Pancho Villa into Mexico.
The Model 30 was, after all, well ahead of its time, with an all-steel body and a 12-volt electrical system. By 1916, it was built on a 114-inch wheelbase, four inches longer than the first 1914 Model 30s. The L-head 4-cylinder engine was so reliable that it was used with little modification from 1914 to 1920.
This tourer’s law-enforcement history is unknown, but it has certainly handled its first 110 years with aplomb. Its black upholstery, paint and top evoke thoughts of “triple black” Dodge Chargers of much later vintage.
In direct competition with the Model T, the Dodge Brother’s Model 30 certainly held its share of the market — in the process, making a huge contribution to the brand’s ultimate longevity. Of nearly 150 marques that got their start in 1914, only one is still in existence — yes, it’s Dodge.
The “breezy” tourer — windows were not yet on offer — still has very presentable upholstery, including sofa-like front and rear seating areas, both quite capacious and comfortable. The engine compartment is tidy and appears to be correct and original.
This is a delightful and rock-solid example of the doughty Model 30 that gave the Dodge brand its start.
VIN: 7411888
By the time 1916 rolled around, John and Horace Dodge were old hands at automaking. They had made parts for years for Henry Ford before debuting Dodge Brothers vehicles in 1914.
The Model 30s like this one were very quickly popular with law enforcement. In fact, General John “Black Jack” Pershing ordered up a fleet of them in July 1916 with which to pursue Pancho Villa into Mexico.
The Model 30 was, after all, well ahead of its time, with an all-steel body and a 12-volt electrical system. By 1916, it was built on a 114-inch wheelbase, four inches longer than the first 1914 Model 30s. The L-head 4-cylinder engine was so reliable that it was used with little modification from 1914 to 1920.
This tourer’s law-enforcement history is unknown, but it has certainly handled its first 110 years with aplomb. Its black upholstery, paint and top evoke thoughts of “triple black” Dodge Chargers of much later vintage.
In direct competition with the Model T, the Dodge Brother’s Model 30 certainly held its share of the market — in the process, making a huge contribution to the brand’s ultimate longevity. Of nearly 150 marques that got their start in 1914, only one is still in existence — yes, it’s Dodge.
The “breezy” tourer — windows were not yet on offer — still has very presentable upholstery, including sofa-like front and rear seating areas, both quite capacious and comfortable. The engine compartment is tidy and appears to be correct and original.
This is a delightful and rock-solid example of the doughty Model 30 that gave the Dodge brand its start.
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