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1909 saw a two-model lineup, roadster and touring car, powered by 35 HP 4-cylinder engines. Both were open bodies (tops were optional) and sold for about $1,500. By 1912 production reached 200 cars monthly. [2] Marathons acquired a good reputation for quality and durability due to the factory controlling all parts, engineering and manufacturing ...
In 1914 Marathon prices were mid-range from $975 to $1,470,(equivalent to $44,715 in 2023) [3] The Marathon was popular with the public, and by 1912 was producing 200 cars monthly. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] H. H. Brooks, General Sales Manager, arranged for an Indianapolis automaker to take over sales of the Marathon in 1913 while the company was having ...
Nudie would decorate the cars with various objects to make them "stand out." [ 5 ] Once the Nudie customs attracted attention, General Motors provided Nudie with cars. [ 5 ] Nudie modified Pontiac , Buick , and Cadillac convertibles with typical Nudie icons, such as silver-dollar-studded dashboards, pistol door handles, and longhorn steer horns ...
A A Automobile Company (1910–1913) 'Blue & Gold, Red John, model Abbott-Detroit (1909–1918) Moved to Cleveland and renamed to 'Abbott' in 1917. Abeln-Zehr (1911–1912) Renamed to 'Zehr' after departure of S. Abeln in 1912. AC Propulsion (1997–2003) tzero model Apex Motor Car Company (1920–1922) Ace model Acme Motor Car Company (1903–1911) Adams Company (1905–1912) 'Adams-Farwell ...
The museum was established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in October 2002 by Jeff Lane, [2] beginning with his personal collection of 70–80 vehicles in Nashville's former American Bread Company bakery (1951-1994). [1] [3] The collection also includes automobile art and memorabilia.
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Therefore, "Great Cars Since 1902" became one of the company's advertising slogans. Nash was the only American car manufacturer besides Ford Motor Company to introduce an all-new 1952 model. The new Golden Airflytes presented a more modern, squared-off look than did the 1949 through 1951 models, which were often compared to inverted bathtubs.