The M2 began life as a Star M2. When Star production was shut down in April 1928, the car was rebadged as a Durant. The Durant M2 was produced until September 1928 when it was replaced by the model M4. The 107 inch wheelbase, four-cylinder M2 featured four-wheel brakes and vacuum gasoline feed.
1928 Durant M2 Coupe, factory illustration
1928 Durant M2 Roadster, factory illustration
1928 Durant M2 Two Door Sedan, factory illustration
1928 Durant M2 Four Door Sedan, factory illustration
1928 Durant M2 Convertible Cabriolet, factory illustration
Special features
- Four-cylinder engine, rubber mounted
- 107" wheelbase
- Clear-vision windshield
- Semi-elliptical springs,new process, so easy riding that no shock absorbers are neccessary
- Bendix mechanical 4-wheel brakes, positive and simple in adjustment and action
- Gasoline tank at rear, out of all danger of possible contact with engine or annoyance from fuel spilled in filling
- Vacuum gasoline feed as in higher priced cars
- New body designs and extra wide doors
- Lower tops, adding to streamline effect
- Oversize balloon tires: 28×4.75
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Coupe | $595.00 |
| Roadster 1 | $595.00 |
| Two-Door Sedan 1 | $595.00 |
| Four-Door Sedan 1 | $695.00 |
| Convertible Cabriolet 1 | $725.00 |
| Chassis 1 | $675.00 |
Notes: 1 1928 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing
Serial number range
- C-1001 up
- E-1001 to E-5325
- L-1001 to L-34999
- T-1001 up
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four-cylinder. Engine mounted in rubber. |
| Cylinders | – |
| Valves | – |
| Crankshaft Bearings | – |
| Camshaft Bearings | – |
| Engine Lubrication | – |
| Cooling System | – |
| Gasoline Supply | Vacuum feed. |
| Carburetor | – |
| Clutch | – |
| Transmission | – |
| Front Axle | – |
| Rear Axle | – |
| Steering Gear | – |
| Brakes | Bendix mechanical 4-wheel brakes, |
| Chassis Lubrication | – |
| Springs | Semi-elliptic. |
| Wheels | – |
| Tires | Balloon, 28 x 4.75. |
| Wheelbase | 107 inches. |
| Controls | – |
| Starting, Lighting, Ignition | – |
| Standard Equipment | – |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1928 models: 1928 Durant Model 55, 1928 Durant Model 65, 1928 Durant Model 75
- Photos of member cars: 1928 Durant M2
- 1928 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 7 no. 4, vol. 11 no. 4, vol. 20 no. 4.