View of a Da Vinci automobile chassis, designed by James Scripps Booth. Typed on back: "Subject: Da Vinci automobile, 1925. Collection: MS10/James Scripps Booth Collection. Date: 1925. Location: Detroit, Mich. Photographer: Spencer & Wyckoff, photographers, Detroit, Mich. Source: John M. Booth. I.D.: Da Vinci chassis, built by James S. Booth, designed by same. Da Vinci chassis, three-quarter left rear view." Stamped on back: "Spencer & Wyckoff, photographers, Detroit." Handwritten on back: "Da Vinci, 1924-25 chassis designed throughout by James S. Booth. Note tubular upkick over rear axle, also hair pin cantilever spring (both patented) and general neatness of very low steam chassis. Top of frame only 17 1/2 inches above road, others on market at time were 5 to 6 inches higher. Rear axle bottom worm gear driven gives low propeller shaft and low car. See other photos and notes."
