ANTIQUE CAR called a REGAL -- need info !!!

Regal's were built in Detroit between 1908 and 1918, when the creditors liquidated the company. The data I have is the 1908 was a four cylinder 25 horsepower vehicle on a 100" wheelbase. It was available as either a five passenger touring car or a three passenger runabout That's fairly advanced for the era. I don't think Buick was up to that standard until about 1911.

Although it isn't a CCCA Classic, it would be a neat car to have in your garage.

There is a couple of intense pages on Regal in "The Standard Catalog of American Cars - 1805 to 1942", including pictures of many of the cars. Check the reference section of your local library. In addition to the 4 cylinder previously mentioned, Regal sold an 8 cylinder in the later years. They did not offer a 6 cylinder engine.

Jon.

Regal's real claim to fame was the Underslung. My Grandfather started his career as a chauffeur driving a 1912 Regal Underslung Roadster.

Hi,

I too am just joining this forum and see others know of which I am interested.

My father went west around 1920/25. He often spoke of his car as being a Regal racer. To the best of my recollection, it was an open wheel car with a torpedo shaped body. He traveled from Okmulgee, Oklahoma to San Diego, California and back. He related there was only about 50 miles of paved road on the entire trip. He carried jerry jugs of water, fuel and several extra tires. Of course, there were very few places to get gasoline and no motels. He cut out a panel in the tail end and therein made a place to sleep when not practical to see on the ground.

I would like very much to have a picture of such a car if anyone can help.

Thank you,

Turnkey, Welcome to the Forum. Go to Google, click on IMAGES and type in " Regal 1910 ". you will see a photo from the Ford Collection of a Regal Underslung stuck in the mud, there are some touring cars as well.