Part Four - Original Prints
The "Gallery of the American Automobile" original lithograph series by Clarence P. Hornung was completed in 1965. The series in four parts contains 100 colored lithographs of historic American automobiles depicting the development of the automobile in the United States from 1853 to 1915. There were only 500 sets and many are in private collections, libraries and museums. Therefore, the actual and original prints are very rare. Each vehicle was carefully produced as a color screenprint on 24" x 14" heavy art paper.
The 40 horsepower Oakland K vehicle is reagarded as one of the cars that built General Motors. It was designed by Alanson Brush. The car was finely finished and had a mahogany dashboard. The engine was four cylinder and could produce speeds up to 60 mph.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The Buick 26 Runabout was a well-refined and practical car. It had a 25 gallon gas tank and could be taken on long trips. The cost was $1,050.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The Mercer Raceabout is one of the most sought after antique cars. About 500 were built, but only a few survived. A Mercer was famous for its speed and could do 70 mph. It had a 30 horserpower engine. The cost was $2,500.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
This roadster was easy to drive, handled well, fast on hills and had an appeal to people who liked to travel. It sold for $1,275.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The American Roadster frame was slung under the axles rather than over them. It had a four cylinder engine and sold for $1,475.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The Overand Touring Car was almost as famous as Ford's Model T. This car was an excellent model of engineering and construction. It had alow price of $985.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The roadster had dome side light set flat against the dash. Control levers were all inside and the doors fit flush with the body. The engine was a six cylinder and produced 38 horsepower. The base price was $4,300.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
The roadster was a graceful looking car. It was modest in function with a low price of only $750.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.
There were 2,000 Stutz Bearcats built. The small, bucket seat roadster was instantly popular. The perforamce was excellent and the car produced speeds up to 80 MPH from either a four or six cylinder engine. The price was $2,000 for a four cylinder engine and $2,125 for a six cylinder.
Each print is produced on 24 x 14 inch fine art paper. An optional deluxe frame with no mat is available for wall decor. See Frame on Menu for details and ordering.