1925 Star Model F

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Fact sheet for the 1925 Star Model F, from the club’s model catalog: body styles and prices, serial numbers, specifications and period illustrations. See the Star overview for the whole Star line.

Special features

• Equipped with the “Million Dollar” motor (cars produced after December 1924)
• The Star Special Sedan is furnished with body panels in maroon or blue. It is equipped with a nickled radiator and disc wheels.

Body styles and prices

Prices: 1925 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing.

Period illustrations

Serial numbers

• C-280832 to C-325000
• E-289987 to E-325000
• L-298295 to L-325000
• T-277534 to T-325000

The letter prefix shows the assembly plant: C Oakland, E Elizabeth, L Lansing, N Long Island City and T Leaside (Toronto).

More on the Star Auto Serial Numbers page.

Specifications

• Engine: Continental W-5. 35 horsepower, four-cylinder, L-head engine. Bore, 3-3/8″; stroke, 4-1/4″; 152 cubic inches.
• Cylinders: Cast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase.
• Valves: 1-1/2″ diameter; 5/16″ lift.
• 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 1-13/32″; center, 1-5/8″ by 1″; rear, 1-1/2″ by 1-9/16″.
• Engine lubrication: Forced-feed type. A gear driven pump operated from the rear end of camshaft forces oil to all camshaft, main and connecting rod bearings. Seepage of oil from connecting rod bearings is thrown to cylinder walls, pistons and piston pins.
• Cooling system: Honeycomb type radiator; 16-inch fan; four blades; water pump, total water capacity of 8 quarts.
• Gasoline supply: Capacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Vacuum feed.
• Carburetor: One-inch, plain tube, air and fuel adjustment. Exhaust and intake manifold with hot spot mounted on left side of engine to which carburetor is attached.
• Clutch: Single plate, dry disc, enclosed in flywheel; easily removable without disturbing engine or transmission.
• Transmission: Standard, selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse.
• Front axle: Standard drop forge “I” beam section with Elliott type steering mechanism. Wheels are adjustably mounted on taper roller bearings.
• Rear axle: Semi-floating, simple design, with spiral-bevel ring gear and pinion.
• Steering gear: Semi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Ball thrust bearings are used with adjustment for wear. 16″ steering wheel. Horn button on wheel.
• Brakes: External contracting, internal expandig; 10″ brake drums. Easy and accessible adjustment is provided.
• Chassis lubrication: Complete Alemite system.
• Springs: Semi-elliptic; front, 34″ long; rear, 49-1/2″ long.
• Wheels: Wood artillery wheels.
• Tires: 30″ x 3-1/2″, all around. Open models, non-skid clincher; closed models, straight-side cord.
• Wheelbase: 102 inches.
• Controls: Left-hand drive, center control; accelerator pedal mounted on toe board. Spark and throttle levers mounted on steering column just under steering wheel. Speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge, choke, ignition and lighting switch, mounted on instrument board.
• Starting, lighting, ignition: Generator; starting motor; igniter and coil.

Related pages

• 1925–1926 Star photo gallery of members’ cars
• Star sales literature and manuals
• Known Star cars
• All Star models

Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 9 no. 4; vol. 14 no. 3; vol. 18 no. 2.