300ci OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Single Carburetor 40bhp 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension Rear Hydraulic Brakes (see text) *A highly regarded brass-era touring car *Robust, reliable and spirited performer *Attractive and sporty bodywork *Great choice for tours and driving events *Recent mechanical refurbishment THE POPE-HARTFORD Col.

Albert Pope was one of the celebrated industrialists of the post Civil War era, having created a highly successful bicycle empire that had benefitted from the enormous bike craze of the late 1800s.

By the end of the decade, Pope had consolidated over 40 bicycle manufacturers into his American Bicycle Company.

The skill set and manufacturing capability of these companies gave Pope a strong basis to enter automobile manufacturing, which he did in the 1890's with the Columbia automobile.

Primarily offering electric cars, it gave Pope a toehold in the new market.

The Pope automobile empire would eventually include numerous bran...