The model 407 was one of two Durant four-cylinder offerings for 1930. It featuring a 49 horsepower Continental engine, three speed transmission and "Steeldraulic" mechanical brakes. In 1932, the model 407 was no longer part of the Durant Motors line, however production continued of the car, under the Durant name, by Dominion Motors of Canada.
1931 Durant 407 Standard Coupe, factory illustration
1931 Durant 407 Rumble Seat Coupe, factory illustration
Special features
- Continental 49 horsepower, four-cylinder engine
- Four-wheel Steeldraulic brakes
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Coupe | $595.00 |
| Rumble Seat Coupe | $625.00 |
| Sedan | $645.00 |
| Sport Roadster | $645.00 |
| Touring | $495.00 |
Serial number range
- A-3351 to end
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Continental W8, 4-cylinder, mountings cushioned in rubber, "L" head. Bore 3-7/8", stroke 4-1/4", 24.03 horsepower, N.A.C.C. rating, 49 brake horsepower at 2,300 r.p.m. PYRODYNE non-detonating cylinder head. ISOMETRIC aluminum alloy invar strut pistons. Camshaft driven by silent chain. |
| Crankshaft Bearings | Interchangeable main bearings, bronze-backed, babbit lined. |
| Engine Lubrication | Force feed lubrication. |
| Cooling System | Tubular radiator, capacity 11-2/3 quarts. Large centrifugal water pump near rear of block. Thermostat controls engine temperature. |
| Gasoline Supply | 10 gallon gasoline tank at rear of chassis. Electric gasoline gauge on dash. Fuel pump. Gasoline filter. |
| Carburetor | Plain tube, high-power carburetor. Manifold hot spot. |
| Clutch | Mounted with engine and transmission to form unit power plant. Multiple spring, single dry plate type with rubber insulated centre, adjustable. |
| Transmission | Selective sliding gear type. Three speeds forward, one reverse. Hotchkiss drive. Power plant, propeller shaft and pinion shaft in staight line when car is loaded. Two all-metal universal joints. |
| Front Axle | Reverse-Elliot type. Drop-forged, heat-treated I-beam. Tapered roller bearings for wheels. Steering pivots have ball-thrust bearings. Ball joints for all steering linkage. Worm and sector steering gear with tapered roller thrust bearings. |
| Rear Axle | Semi-floating 8-bearing type. All tapered roller bearings. Special 2-bearing arrangement receives wheel thrust at axle ends. |
| Brakes | "Steeldraulic" 4-wheel, internal expanding type. |
| Wheels | Wood artillery on standard models; |
| Starting, Lighting, Ignition | 6-volt, 2-unit electric system. Distributer has manual and automatic spark control mounted above engine. Depressible beam headlights. |
| Standard Equipment | Includes electric temperature indicator and gasoline gauge, speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge, pull controls for spark, throttle and choke. Coincidental ignition and coil lock, foot pedal headlight control, rear view mirror; automatic windshield wiper, chromium plating on bright finished exterior hardware. Equipment on Standard models does not include bumpers and bumperettes.. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1931 models: 1931 Durant Model 611, 1931 Durant Model 612, 1931 Durant Model 614, 1931 Durant Model 618, 1931 Durant Model 619
- 1931 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Original Durant literature: A-31-111-4; Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 4 no. 4.