So What Are They?

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

So What Is This?

     I received these 2 cast iron roadsters or coupes within the last 2 weeks.  The larger one was described on E-Bay as an A.C. Williams Roadster, while the smaller one  was not identified.

Small Roadster 

Dimensions:                                                                          Dimensions:

4 1/4" (L) x 1 3/4" (W) x 2" (H)                                          6" (L) x 2 1/4" (W) x 2 5/8" (H)

108mm x 46mm x 51mm                                                     153mm x 58mm x 67mm    

Weight:                                                                                Weight:

8.3 ounces or 236 grams                                                     1.07 pounds or 474 grams

 

Large Roadster

Dimensions: 

 6" (L) x 2 1/4" (W) x 2 5/8" (H)

153mm x 58mm x 67mm    

Weight:                                                                                

 1.07 pounds or 474 grams

Both do not have what are called "markings". The term markings refers to any numbers, Patent Pending, Letters or the name of the manufacturer.

 Small Roadster

Large Roadster

Small Roadster

The small roadster had its hood ornament broken off, 

so there's no way of using this feature as a comparison.

Large Roadster

The large roadster  has a pair of wings as its hood ornament

I'll have to check my reference books to see if I can discover is these 2 item were in fact made by A.C. Williams. If anyone knows, by all means, please send me an e-maikl so I can authenticate the smaller roadster.

Thanks for visitng, and have a great day, wherever you may be.