1924 MOON SERIES “A” TOURING CAR
Made by Moon Motor Car Company of St. Louis

Wheelbase: 113 inches
Weight: 2,460 pounds
Engine: 6 cylinder by Continental under contract with Moon
Bore & stroke—3 1/8 by 4 1/4 inches
Displacement—197 cubic inches
Price new: $1,195 (list price at introduction)

BACKGROUND: The Moon Series “A” was considered the company’s first “light car.” The weight of previous models had been reduced due to technological advances. Chief among them was the introduction of “balloon tires” at this time. The tires offered more cushioning and thus allowed the Series “A” to be made with less metal in the suspension to adsorb road shock. This also resulted in differences in the steering mechanism. The cars were more roadworthy, agile, and economical.

The Moon Series “A” was an “assembled car.” Rather than manufacture all its parts in one factory, Moon officials sought the very best components made by parts manufacturers and incorporated them into the Moon design. This allowed for innovations to be incorporated very quickly. Thus, Moon was a leader in the use of hydraulic brakes in this model in 1924, several years ahead of most other car makers. The system was by Lockheed.

Other components: electrical system by Delco, clutch by Borg & Beck, transmission by Warner, universal joints by Spicer, axles and bearings by Timken, steering by Ross, paint by Duco, horn by Klaxon, and chassis lubricating system by Alemite (found on such cars as the very expensive Pierce-Arrow). Each parts company was a leader in its field. What the Moon Series “A” touring car offered was a balanced collection of the best parts money could buy.

In the Series “A” operator’s manual for 1924, the Moon Motor Car Company stated: “Tires, rims, ignition apparatus, horns, starting devices, generators, batteries, speedometers, vacuum tanks, carburetors, and gasoline gauges are warranted separately by their respective manufacturers. All claims for adjustments should be taken up direct with the respective manufacturer’s nearest service station.”

Only a few Series "A" touring cars still exist, and this is considered the best restored example. The car carries step plates from the Gamache Motor Car Company, one of the main Moon distributors in St. Louis. Gamache was located on Gravois near Bates