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.
1924 Durant A-22 Touring (artillery wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 Roadster (artillery wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 Sedan (artillery wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 Coupe (artillery wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 Sport Touring (disc wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 Touring Sedan (disc wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 Business Man’s Coupe (disc wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 5 Passenger Sedan (disc wheels), factory illustration
1924 Durant A-22 5 Passenger Touring (disc wheels), factory illustration
Special features
- 35 horsepower, four cylinder engine
- 109 inch wheelbase
- Available with disc or artillery wheels, no difference in price.
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 Passenger Touring 1 | $890.00 |
| 2 Passenger Coupe (Business Man's Coupe) 1 | $1035.00 |
| 5 Passenger Coach 1 | $1185.00 |
| 4 Passenger Coupe 1 | $1340.00 |
| 5 Passenger Sedan 1 | $1365.00 |
| Sport Roadster | — |
| Sport Touring 1,2 | $990.00 |
| Touring Sedan 1,3 | $1465.00 |
Notes: 1 1924 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing 2 The Sport Touring is finished in a rich maroon color. (Fenders are finished in standard black) It is upholstered in handsome brown Spanish leather and has a khatki top with natural wood bows. Disc wheels of lighter red , add to the sportive appearance. All fittings are of nickel: nickel lamps, radiator, windshield bracket and scuff plates. 3 The Touring Sedan has a maroon body with light red striping and lighter red disc wheels. Both cowl lamps are finished in standard black. (Fenders are finished in standard black.) All fittings are of nickel: nickel lamps, radiator, windshield bracket and scuff plates.
Serial number range
- C-4842 to C-100145
- E-8463 to E-101572
- L-29807 to L-101104
- T-4541 to T-100157
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. |
| Wheels | Available with either wooden artillery wheels or disc wheels. |
| Tires | 31" x 4" Non-skid, straight side cord, front and rear. |
| Wheelbase | 109 inches. |
| Standard Eouipment (Standard Models) | Drum-shaped headlights with legal lens dimmers; dash and tail lights; license holder; electric horn on steering wheel; speedometer; ammeter and oil gauge; demountable rims with extra rim and carrier; robe-rail; Alemite pump, and complete set of tools. |
| Standard Eouipment (Sport Models) | Drum-shaped headlights with legal lens dimmers; dash and tail lights; license holder; electric horn on steering wheel; speedometer; ammeter and oil gauge; tire carrier; robe rail; rear vision mirror; bumper; scuff plates; moto-meter; trunk with rack; Alemite pump, and complete set of tools. |
| Body Colors (Sport Models) | Military Tan, Radio Blue and Maroon. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1924 models: 1924 Durant Model B-22
- Photos of member cars: Early Durant
- 1924 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 16 no. 1, vol. 18 no. 1, vol. 22 no. 1; Original Durant literature: A-24-104A-8.