Fact sheet for the 1924 Rugby Model F, from the club’s model catalog: body styles and prices, specifications and period illustrations. See the Rugby overview for the whole Rugby line.
Special features
- Based on the 1924 Star model F . See the Star fact sheet for more information.
- A new 30 horsepower engine.
- All cars equipped with full tool kits, side curtains, five rims and tires.
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Single-Seater (with battery ignition) | £265 |
| Single Seater (with magneto ignition) | £275 |
| Five Seater (with battery ignition) | £275 |
| Five Seater (with magneto ignition) | £285 |
| Closed Commercial Vehicle |
Prices: 1924 prices, Australian pounds, f.o.b. Sydney.
Period illustrations
1924 Rugby F Closed Commercial Vehicle, factory illustration
Specifications
- Engine: Four-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; bore, 3-1/8″; stroke, 4-1/4″; 130.4 cubic inches. 35 horsepower at 1800 r.p.m.
- Cylinders: Cast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase.
- Valves: 1-1/2″ diameter; 5/16″ lift.
- Piston and connecting rod assembly: Piston and connecting rod assembly can be removed from top or bottom of case. equipped with three piston rings.
- Crankshaft bearings: Front, 1-1/2″ diameter 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 1-19/32″.
- Engine lubrication: The oiling system is the force feed type. The oil gear pump is driven directly from the rear of the camshaft and feeds through the camshaft to all camshaft bearings and to holes drilled in the case to the main crankshaft bearings, to the camshaft arms, to the connecting rods and bearings
- Cooling system: Honeycomb type radiator; 16-inch fan; four blades; water pump; radiator capacity, 8 quarts.
- Carburetor: One-inch, single jet. Exhaust and intake manifold mounted on left side of engine to which carburetor is attached.
- Clutch: Single plate, dry type, enclosed in flywheel; easily removable without disturbing engine or transmission.
- Front axle: Standard drop-forged “I” beam section with Elliott type steering mechanism. Wheels are adjustably mounted on roller bearings.
- Rear axle: Semi-floating, simple design, with spiral-bevel ring gear and pinion.
- Brakes: External contracting; internal expanding; 10-inch brake drums. Easy accessible adjustment is provided.
- Springs: Front, 33-5/8″ long; rear, 49″ long.
- Tires: 30″ x 3-1/2″, non-skid cord all around on all models.
- Wheelbase: 102 inches.
- Starting, lighting, ignition: Generator; starting motor; igniter and coil. Unaffected by weather conditions.
Related pages
- 1924–1927 Rugby photo gallery of members’ cars
- Rugby sales literature and manuals
- Known Rugby cars and trucks
- All Rugby models
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 14 no. 3.