The A-22 was produced from 1921 to 1926. The 107 inch wheelbase car featured a 35 horsepower Continental four-cylinder engine, that in 1925 was upgraded to 37 horsepower. The A-22 was the original car in the Durant line-up.
1922 Durant A-22 Coupe, factory illustration
1922 Durant A-22 Roadster, factory illustration
1922 Durant A-22 Sedan, factory illustration
1922 Durant A-22 Touring, factory illustration
Special features
- Simplicity and strength of construction.
- Accessibility of all parts to minimize maintenance cost.
- Rigidity of chassis frame accomplished by the use of the "tubular backbone".
- Motor designed by Durant engineers, valve in head type.
- Alemite system of lubrication.
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Roadster 1 | $890.00 |
| Touring 1 | $890.00 |
| Coupe 1 | $1,365.00 |
| Sedan 1 | $1,365.00 |
Notes: 1 1922 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing
Serial number range
- N-1222 to N-13441 (roadster)
- N-2 to N-15407 (touring)
- N-2485 to N-15275 (sedan)
- N-2486 to N-15184 (coupe)
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 cylinder, overhead-valve type, fully encased. Bore: 3-7/8", stroke: 4¼"; S.A.E. rating 24 horsepower; brake horsepower at 1800 r.p.m. 35. |
| Lubrication | Circulating splash with pump. |
| Cooling System | By centrifugal pump through honeycomb radiator; adjustable fan. |
| Fuel System | Vacuum feed from 13½ gallon tank on rear. |
| Electric System | 2-unit; generator with starting motor; distributor and coil mounted on generator; battery of ample capacity. |
| Clutch | Single plate disc, requiring lubrication but once a year. |
| Transmission | Selective; 3 speeds forward and reverse; mounted as separate unit. |
| Front Axle | I-Beam forging, "reverse Elliot" type. Timken tapered roller bearings. |
| Rear Axle | ¾-floating; live axles removable from hubs. Ring and pinion, chrome nickel steel, spiral cut teeth. Timken tapered roller bearings. |
| Steering Gear | Worm and wheel type. |
| Brakes | Internal and external on rear wheels; 12" diameter. |
| Frame | Standard drop frame, reinforced by "tubular backbone". |
| Springs | Half-elliptic. front 34"x2"; rear 48"x2". |
| Wheels | Tires, 31"x4", all-weather tread on rear; on demountable rims. |
| Chassis Lubrication | Alemite system throughout. |
| Wheelbase | 109 inches |
| Standard Eouipment | Latest drum shaped headlights with legal lenses; dash light; license holder; electric horn; speedometer; demountable rims with extra rim; ignition lock; robe rail; Alemite pump; complete set of tools. |
| Body | Stream-line; genuine leather upholstery. Full five-passenger capacity with plenty of leg room. Special tire carrier bolted to frame. Instrument board finished in Circassian walnut. Crown fenders, reinforced. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1922 models: 1922 Durant Model B-22
- Photos of member cars: Early Durant
- 1922 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 16 no. 1, vol. 16 no. 3; Original Durant literature: A-22-104.