Hemmings Find of the Day – 1924 Flint E-55 touring

William C. Durant’s automotive ambitions did not end when he was forced out of General Motors (for the second time) in 1920. By 1921, the automotive entrpreneur was back with Durant Motors, a company that included such brands as Durant, Star, Eagle and Flint. This 1924 Flint E-55 touring for sale on Hemmings.com was a product of that venture, based on a Willys design and constructed in a Durant factory in Long Island City, New York. Sometimes called a “junior Locomobile,” Flint Model E automobiles delivered a surprising amount of performance from their 65hp inline-six engines, yet were priced below GM’s rival Buick brand. This example appears to be largely intact, but in need of both mechanical and cosmetic attention. As only 500 Flints were assembled in Long Island City before production moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey (and later, Flint, Michigan), this car represents a rare find for collectors of early American automotive history. From the seller’s description:

Has a Continental-built 65hp, 268.4-cu.in. L-head straight six engine. Wheelbase 120″ with original Gehrig Wooden wheels and spare. 4-Door, body is straight, black paint with red pin stripe (signs of aging). Has all the glass windows but (1) is cracked. Original dashboard and gauges. Canvas top in good condition. Runs but could use some service work. Has been stored outside and is getting weathered.

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