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The American Underslung make achieved its fame from the underslung models, so-called because the frame was slung below the axles, which gave a low appearance and centre of gravity, but did not sacrifice good ground clearance. In fact this underslung design was not introduced until 1907, earlier cars having conventional chassis and 35/40hp engines. 1908 American Underslung models used 40hp and 50hp 4-cylinder T-head Teetor-Hartley engines. The most rakish models were the American Underslung roadsters, originally only a two-seater, but supplemented in 1909 by a long-wheelbase four-seater. For 1912 a smaller American Underslung car, the 22hp L-head American Scout was introduced, and the 60hp 6-cylinder American Underslung Model 644 came in 1913.
Source: Georgano, encyclopedia of motorcar; GNG
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