17 - Finch Limited Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 3/22/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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The Pungs-Finch Auto & Gas Engine Co. Detroit, Michigan 1906

The Finch Limited was an American Automobile made by the Pungs-Finch Auto & Gas Engine Co. in 1906. The Pungs-Finch Auto & Gas Engine Co. also produced the Pungs-Finch from 1904 to 1910. In place of the Pungs-Finch the Finch Limited name was adopted and copyrighted. The word Limited being thoroughly identified with the speedy and luxurious railway service of the early 1900s.

Finch Limited was equipped with a large four cylinder engine with cylinder bore of 5 3/4 inch and a 6 1/4 inch stroke. This 50 horsepower engine was made by The Pungs-Finch Auto & Gas Engine Co. The three speeds forward and reverse sliding gear transmission was designed by Edward B. Finch who was the chief design engineer for The Pungs-Finch Auto & Gas Engine Co. the rear axles were made by The Federal Company.

Other features of the 1906 Finch Limited included a tonneau body, side entrance, wheelbase of 110 inches, 56 inch tread, 34 inch x 4 inch wheels and tires, seats seven, weights 2,600 pounds, pressed steel frame and cost $3,500. For more information about The Pungs-Finch Auto & Gas Engine Company, William A. Pungs and Edward B. Finch see the American Automobile Pungs-Finch.

Photo and info:
http://www.american-automobiles.com

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