Sears Automobile Model K
This 14-horsepower vehicle could drive up to 25 miles per hour. It sold for $475 and featured fenders, a top, side curtains, running boards, and a “cozy storm front for use in rainy or cold weather.”
NYSM H-2001.25 Estate of Chester A. Lyons, Jr.
Guiding Questions:
- How could you start this car?
- Could you go fast in this car?
- How much would this car cost to purchase new today?
[Answer: $12,819.45]
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