197ci 4-Cylinder Overhead Valve Engine Updraft Single Carburetor 43hp 3-Speed Transmission Rear Wheel Mechanical Brakes *One of the first high quality American small cars *Sophisticated overhead valve engine *Extremely expensive car when new *Rarely seen today *Stylish and fun to drive twenties car THE TEMPLAR 4 -45 The "Super Fine Small Car" was an apt slogan for the Templar 4-45.

One of the first super high-quality, small American cars on the market, the Templar was a product of some of the best talent of the day.

The team had previously worked at Pope Hartford, Stearns, Matheson and most notably Mercer; Mercer undoubtedly had the strongest influence.

Although the engine bears striking resemblance to the L-head Mercer, Templar took it a step further with overhead valves.

Extensive use of aluminum throughout the engine and novel features like the perpendicular drive of the magneto and water pump off the nose of the engine made the Templar unusual.

The aluminum components were pol...