Pierce-Racine (automobile)
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| Company type | Automobile Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Defunct | 1909 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Vehicles Automotive parts |
The Pierce Engine Company of Racine, Wisconsin, was manufacturer of the Pierce-Racine automobile. The company was founded in 1904 and production ended in 1909.[1]
History
The Pierce Engine Company was founded in Racine, Wisconsin in 1904.[1] They were located at 1952 Clark Street.[2]
By March 1906, the company had four models including:
- Model A-3, a 12-horsepower, 2-cylinder Runabout at a cost of US$750;
- Model A-4, a 14-horsepower, 2-cylinder Light Touring Car at a cost of US$850;
- Model B2, a 16-horsepower, 2-cylinder Light Touring Car at a cost of US$1,150;
- Model C, a 24-horsepower, 4-cylinder Touring Car at a cost of US$1,750.[2]
New York agents were Gantert & Paul at 60-62 West 116th Street and New England agents were Butler Motor Car Company of 995 Boylston Street in Boston.[2]
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References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pierce-Racine vehicles.
- ^ a b "American Automobiles - Manufacturers". Farber and Associates, LLC - 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ a b c Pierce-Racine. Modern Motor Cars, March 1906, pg.92. 1905. p. 87. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
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- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1904
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- Defunct companies based in Wisconsin
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- 1904 establishments in Wisconsin
- 1909 disestablishments in Wisconsin