1926 Star Model R

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Fact sheet for the 1926 Star Model R, 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

• 40 horsepower Continental 14L six cylinder motor

Body styles and prices

Prices: 1926 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing.

Period illustrations

Serial numbers

• C-1000 to C-15999
• E-1000 to E-15999
• L-1000 to L-15999
• T-1000 to T-15999

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 14L; six-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; bore 2-3/4″; stroke 4-3/4″; piston displacement, 169.3 cubic inches.
• Cylinders: Cast en bloc with upper half of crankcase; detachable head.
• Valves: Intake, 1-3/8″, exhaust 1-1/4″ diameter; 5/16″ lift.
• Crankshaft bearings: Front, 2-1/8″ diameter by 1-1/4″; intermediate, 2-1/8″ by 1-3/16″ (2); rear, 2-1/8″ by 1-9/16″.
• Camshaft bearings: Front, 1-7/8″ by 1-3/8″; center front, 1-13/16″ by 15/16″; center rear. 1-3/4″ by 15/16″; rear, 1-9/16″ by 1-13/16″.
• Engine lubrication: Force feed type. A gear-driven pump operated from the 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 pins.
• Cooling system: Honeycomb type radiator; capacity, 12 quarts; 16″ fan, 4 blades; water pump.
• Carburetor: One-inch, plain tube, double adjustment with gas economizer. Exhaust and intake manifold mounted on left side of engine to which carburetor is attached..
• Gasoline supply: Capacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Vacuum feed.
• Clutch: Single-plate, dry-disc, enclosed in flywheel; seperately without disturbing engine or transmission.
• Transmission: Standard, selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse.
• Front axle: Standard drop-forged “I” beam section with reverse Elliott type steering mechanism. Wheels are adjustably mounted on tapered roller bearings.
• Rear axle: Semi-floating, simple design, with spiral ring gear and pinion.
• Steering gear: Semi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Ball thrust bearings are used with suitable adjustment for wear; 16″ steering wheel. Horn button on wheel.
• Brakes: External contracting, internal expanding; 11″ brake drums. Easy adjustment is provided.
• Chassis lubrication: Complete Alemite pressure system.
• Springs: Semi-elliptic; front, 35-7/8″, rear, 53-3/4″ long.
• Wheelbase: 107 inches.
• Wheels: Artillery type, large spokes, natural wood finish.
• Tires: 30-in. x 4.95-in. on the Coach; 29-in x 4.40-in on the Coupe and the Coupster.
• 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 on instrument board.
• Starting, lighting, ignition: Generator, starting motor, igniter and coil, motor-driven horn. All models have headlights with Smith lens, cowl, dash and tail lights. Coach has a dome lght.
• Standard equipment: Rear vision mirror, automatic windshield wiper, oil gauge, ammeter and speedometer.
• Body: Hayes-Hunt, lacquer finish. Coach, in sage-brush green with gold stripe; Coupster and Coupe in oasis green with gold stripe; full anti-squeak mounting. Nickeled radiator shell. One-piece full ventilating windshield and cowl ventilators. Coupe and Coupster have visor ventilators.
• Upholstery: Coach and Coupe, heavy gray ribbed plush; Coupster dark gray artificial leather; six-inch cushions.

Related pages

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

Sources: 1933 Branham Automobile Reference Book, p. 225; Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 17 no. 2; Original Star literature A-26-204-4.