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.
1925 Durant A-22 Business Man’s Coupe, factory illustration
1925 Durant A-22 Coach, factory illustration
1925 Durant A-22 Coupe, factory illustration
1925 Durant A-22 Handsome Sedan, factory illustration
1925 Durant A-22 Special Sedan, factory illustration
1925 Durant A-22 Five Passenger Touring, factory illustration
Special features
- Four cylinder
- 37 horsepower
- wheelbase 109"
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Five-Passenger Touring 1 | $830.00 |
| Business Man's Coupe 1 | $935.00 |
| Coach 1 | $1,050.00 |
| Coupe 1 | $1,160.00 |
| Hansome Sedan 1 | $1,190.00 |
| Special Roadster 1,2 | $900.00 |
| Special Touring 1,3 | $950.00 |
| Special Coach 1,4 | $1,100.00 |
| Special Coupe 1,5 | $1,235.00 |
| Special Sedan 1,6 | $1,310.00 |
Notes: 1 1925 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing 2 including Balloon Tires with Extra Tire, Front bumper, Metal Disc Wheels, Nickel-Plated Radiator Shell, Motometer, Windshield Side Wings, Kick Plates, 4-Wheel Brakes, and a choice of two colors – Grey or Radio Blue 3 including Trunk, Front bumper, Balloon Tires with Extra Tire, Metal Disc Wheels, Nickel-Plated Radiator Shell, Motometer, Windshield Side Wings, Kick Plates, 4-Wheel Brakes, and a choice of two colors – Grey with Black Leather Upholstery and Top to match, or No. 9 Blue with Black Leather Upholstery and Top to match. 4 including Balloon Tires with Extra Tire, Metal Disc Wheels, 4-Wheel Brakes; color No. 9 Blue. 5 including Balloon Tires with Extra Tire, Metal Disc Wheels, 4-Wheel Brakes, and a choice of two colors – Grey or No. 9 Blue. 6 including Trunk, Front Bumper, Balloon Tires with Extra Tire, Metal Disc Wheels, Motometer, Kick Plates, 4-Wheel Brakes, and a choice of two colors – Grey or No. 9 Blue.
Serial number range
- C-100146 to C-100694
- E-101573 to E-102342
- L-101105 to L-151391
- T-100158 to T-100565
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four-cylinder, overhead valve type; 3-7/8" bore; 4-1/4" stroke. |
| Cylinders | Cast en bloc with upper half of crankcase; head detachable. |
| Pistons | Removable through either top or bottom of cylinder block. |
| Lubrication | Pump on motor side; pressure to all main bearings. Gauge on dash. |
| Cooling System | Fan and centrifugal pump independently driven by crankshaft. |
| Fuel System | Tillotson carburetor, plain tube. Vacuum feed from 14 gallon tank on rear, with gauge. |
| Ignition | Distributor and coil mounted on generator. |
| Electric System | Auto-Lite; generator, starting motor and lighting system. Two-unit type. |
| Clutch | Single plate disc type enclosed, forming part of flywheel; independently removable by detaching four bolts. |
| Transmission | Standard, selective type, sliding gear; three speeds forward and one reverse. Mounted as an independent unit. |
| Front Axle | "I" beam, reverse Elliott type, large king pins, tapered roller and ball bearings. |
| Rear Axle | Three-quarter floating axles; shafts removable from hub. Tapered roller and ball bearings. Spiral bevel ring gear and pinion of chrome nickel steel. |
| Steering Gear | 17" walnut rim, aluminum center; spark, throttle and horn controls on top of wheel. |
| Brakes | Service, external contracting; emergency, internal expanding on rear 12" drums. |
| Springs | Half elliptic; front 34" by 2"; rear, 48" by 2", underslung. |
| Tires | 31" x 4" Non-skid, straight side cord, front and rear. |
| Wheelbase | 109 inches. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Photos of member cars: Early Durant
- 1925 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 12 no. 4, vol. 16 no. 1, vol. 20 no. 4; Original Durant literature: A-25-101-4.