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Logan (automobile)

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The Logan Construction Company
Company typeAutomobile Manufacturing
IndustryAutomotive
GenreTouring Cars and Commercial Cars
Founded1903; 121 years ago (1903)
FounderBenjamin A. Gramm
Defunct1908; 116 years ago (1908)
FateBankruptcy
SuccessorGramm-Logan Motor Car Company
Headquarters,
Area served
United States
ProductsVehicles
Automotive parts

The Logan Construction Company was founded in 1903 in Chillicothe, Ohio. They were manufacturers of the Logan automobile until 1908.[1][2][3][4]

History

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Benjamin A. Gramm was the designer of the Buckeye and Gramm automobiles before entering production with the Logan in 1904. Logan's were 2-cylinder air-cooled and water-cooled touring cars before standardizing with a 4-cylinder air-cooled car in 1906.[5]

In 1907 a runabout model called the Blue Streak semi-racer was introduced with a 24-hp engine. This sold for $1,750, (equivalent to $57,225 in 2023). A truck producer along with automobiles, a new company was formed to concentrate on truck manufacturing in 1908. Gramm trucks built up to 1940.[5]

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In 1907 Benjamin Gramm sued Premier Motor Manufacturing Company for infringement on the Logan slogan of "That Car of Quality". He was awarded priority of claim.[5]

The Logan Construction Company of Chillicothe, Ohio - 1906

References

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  1. ^ "American Automobiles - Manufacturers". Farber and Associates, LLC - 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  2. ^ "Transportation in Chillicothe, Ohio". Waverly City Guide - 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  3. ^ "Auto-Truck Makes Good Showing" (PDF). The New York Times, May 3, 1908. May 3, 1908. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  4. ^ Logan. Modern Motor Cars, March 1906, pg.109. 1905. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c Kimes, Beverly Rae; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.