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.
1923 Durant A-22 Coupe, factory illustration
1923 Durant A-22 Roadster, factory illustration
1923 Durant A-22 Sedan, factory illustration
1923 Durant A-22 Sport Touring, factory illustration
Special features
- Four cylinder
- 35 hp
- 109 inch wheelbase
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Roadster 1 | $890.00 |
| Touring 1 | $890.00 |
| Sport Roadster | — |
| Sport Touring 1 | $990.00 |
| Business Coupe 1 | $1,035.00 |
| Coupe 1 | $1,365.00 |
| Sedan 1 | $1,365.00 |
| Sport Sedan | — |
| Touring Sedan 1 | $1,465.00 |
Notes: 1 1923 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing
Serial number range
- C-1 to C-4841
- E-1 to E-8462
- L-6767 to L-29806
- N-15400 to N-31331
- T-2860 to T-4540
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 cylinder, 35 horsepower, overhead valve, 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. |
| Cooling System | Fan and centrifugal pump independently driven by crankshaft. |
| Fuel System | Tillotson, plain tube carburetor. Vacuum feed from 14 gallon tank on rear with gauge. |
| Electric System | Auto-Lite; generator, starting motor and lighting system. Two-unit type. |
| Ignition | Distributor and coil mounted on generator. |
| 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 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. |
| Wheels | Wooden artillery wheels on standard models, disc wheels on sport models. |
| Tires | 31" x 4". Non-skid, straight side cord front and rear. |
| Wheelbase | 109" |
| Colors | (Sport Models): Maroon, Mottled Maroon, Dark Blue, Radio Blue,Mt. Hope Grey, Military Tan |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1923 models: 1923 Durant Model B-22
- Photos of member cars: Early Durant
- 1923 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Original Durant literature: A-22-111; Original Durant literature: H-23-101-28 – Durant Sales Promoter.