Fact sheet for the 1927 Star Model M, from the club’s model catalog: body styles and prices, serial numbers, specifications and period illustrations. See the Star overview for the whole Star line.
Special features
- The motor won the 1926 Yosemite Economy Run (29.09 miles per gallon)
- Bodies are finished in polished lacquer.
- Radiator shells are heavily nickeled on copper.
- Regular equipment of closed bodies includes rear vision mirror, automatic windshield wiper, robe rail and balloon tires.
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Coach | $675.00 |
| Convertible Roadster | $550.00 |
| Coupe | $650.00 |
| Sedan | $765.00 |
| Touring | $550.00 |
| Chassis | $470.00 |
Prices: 1927 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing.
Period illustrations
1927 Star M Coach, factory illustration
1927 Star M Convertible Roadster, factory illustration
1927 Star M Coupe, factory illustration
1927 Star M Sedan, factory illustration
1927 Star M Touring, factory illustration
1927 Star M Chassis with Closed Cab, Covered Express Body, factory illustration
1927 Star M Chassis with Closed Cab, Panel Body, factory illustration
Serial numbers
- C-380000 to C-414999
- E-380000 to E-414999
- L-380000 to L-414999
- T-380000 to T-414999
The letter prefix shows the assembly plant: C Oakland, E Elizabeth, L Lansing, N Long Island City and T Leaside (Toronto).
More on the Star Auto Serial Numbers page.
Specifications
- Engine: Four-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; Nelson Bohnalite pistons with invar steel struts; 3-3/8″ bore by 4-1/4″ stroke; piston displacement, 152 cubic inches; 30 brake horsepower.
- Cylinders: Cast in block with upper half of crankcase; detachable head.
- Valves: 1-1/2″ diameter; 5/16″ lift.
- Crankshaft bearings: Front, 1-1/2″ by 1-25/32″; center, 1-1/2″ by 1-9/16″; rear, 1-1/2″ by 2-3/4″.
- Camshaft bearings: Front, 1-3/4″ by 1-3/8″; center, 1-5/8″ by 1″; rear, 1-1/2″ by 1-33/64″.
- Engine lubrication: Force feed to all main, connecting-rod and camshaft bearings.
- Cooling system: Honeycomb type radiator; capacity, 8 quarts; 16″ fan, 4 blades; pump.
- Gasoline supply: Capacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Vacuum feed.
- Carburetor: One-inch, plain tube, air and fuel adjustment. Exhaust and intake manifold with hot spot, mounted on left side of engine.
- Clutch: Single-plate, dry-disc, enclosed in flywheel; seperately removable.
- Transmission: Standard, selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse.
- Front axle: Standard drop-forged “I” beam section with reverse Elliott type steering mechanism. Tapered roller wheel bearings.
- Rear axle: Semi-floating, simple design, with spiral-bevel ring gear and pinion.
- Steering gear: Semi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Ball thrust bearings. 16″ wheel.
- Brakes: External contracting, internal expanding; 11″ brake drum. Easy adjustment.
- Chassis lubrication: Alemite pressure system.
- Springs: Semi-elliptic; front, 35-7/8″; rear, 53-3/4″.
- Wheelbase: 103 inches.
- Controls: Center control; accelerator pedal. Spark and throttle levers on steering column. Speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge, choke, ignition and lighting switch on instrument board.
- Starting, lighting, ignition: Generator, starting motor, igniter, coil, motor-driven horn.
- Standard equipment: Regular equipment of closed bodies includes rear vision mirror, automatic windshield wiper, robe rail and balloon tires.
Related pages
- 1927+ Star photo gallery of members’ cars
- Star sales literature and manuals
- Known Star cars
- All Star models
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 4 no. 4; Original Star literature A-27-206-4.