Fact sheet for the 1928 Star Model M2, 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
- Nelson Bohnalite pistons
- Silent timing chain
- Vacuum gasoline feed
- Full pressure system of lubrication.
- Full crown fenders
- Four wheel brakes
- Cadet-type visor
- Oversize balloon tires.
- Guaranteed speed of 60 miles per hour.
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Coupe | $495.00 |
| Two Door Sedan | $495.00 |
| Four Door Sedan | $570.00 |
| Sport Roadster | $495.00 |
Prices: 1928 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing.
Period illustrations
1928 Star M2 Coupe, factory illustration
1928 Star M2 Two Door Sedan, factory illustration
1928 Star M2 Four Door Sedan, factory illustration
1928 Star M2 Sport Roadster, factory illustration
Serial numbers
- E-1000 to E-34999
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: Four-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; 3-3/8″ bore by 4-1/4″ stroke; piston displacement, 152 cubic inches; N.A.C.C. rating, 18.2; brake horsepower 36 at 2,400 r.p.m. Engine mounted in rubber.
- Cylinders: Cast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase; detachable head.
- Valves: 1-1/2″ diameter; 5/16″ lift.
- Crankshaft bearings: Front, 1-1/2″ 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 1-33/64″.
- Engine lubrication: Force feed to silent timing chain and all main, connecting-rod and camshaft bearings.
- Cooling system: Fedders, honeycomb-type radiator; capacity, 8 quarts; 16″ fan, 4 blades; pump.
- Gasoline supply: Capacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Vacuum feed. Gasoline gauge on tank.
- Carburetor: One-inch, plain tube, air and fuel adjustment. Exhaust and intake manifold with hot spot, mounted on left side of engine.
- Clutch: Single-plate, dry-disc, enclosed in flywheel; seperately removable.
- Transmission: Standard, selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse; seperately removable.
- Front axle: Standard drop-forged “I” beam section with reverse Elliott type steering mechanism. Tapered roller wheel bearings.
- Rear axle: Semi-floating, simple design, with spiral-bevel ring gear and pinion.
- Steering gear: Semi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Fore-and-aft steering. Ball thrust bearings. 16″ wheel. Horn button on steering wheel.
- Brakes: Four-wheel Bendix mechanical, internal expanding, self-energizing, 3-shoe type; 11″ brake drums. Easy adjustment.
- Chassis lubrication: Alemite pressure system.
- Springs: Semi-elliptic; front, 36″ by 1-3/4″; rear, 54″ by 1-3/4″.
- Wheels: Disc or wood artillery wheels optional.
- Tires: Balloons, 28 x 4.75.
- Wheelbase: 107 inches
- Controls: Center control; accelerator pedal mounted on toe board. Spark and throttle levers on steering wheel. Speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge and instrument lamp clustered on instrument board. Ignition and lighting switch and choke mounted on instrument board.
- Starting, lighting, ignition: Chain driven generator, starting motor, igniter, coil. Combination stop and tail light. Corcoran lamps.
- Standard equipment: Automatic windshield wiper, rear view mirror, stop light, Stewart-Warner speedometer, electric motor-driven horn/. Tire carrier and extra rim.
Related pages
- 1927+ 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. 14 no. 2; Original Star literature A-28-202-4.