Liberty Motor Car
The Liberty Motor Car Company was a United States automobile maker based in Detroit, Michigan that started in February 1916 with capital stock of $400,000.[1] Its president was Percy Owen, who was the vice-president of Saxon.[2] It ran into financial trouble, and in September 1923, it was acquired by Columbia Motors.[3]
Models[]
Only one model named Liberty Six was offered, propelled by a monobloc 3394 cc 6-cylinder engine.
Model (year) | Engine | HP | Wheelbase |
---|---|---|---|
10-A (1916) | 6-cylinder | 23 | 115 in (2,921 mm) |
10-B (1917-1920) | 6-cylinder[4] | 25 | 123 in (3,124 mm) (115 in (2,921 mm) 18-20) |
10-C;D (1921-1923) | 6-cylinder | 56[5] | 117 in (2,972 mm) |
See also[]
Notes[]
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
External links[]
- Former Liberty Motor Car Company headquarters building (photograph and information)
- 1920 Liberty Model 10-C (photograph and information)
References[]
- Wise, David Burgess, Encyclopedia of Automobiles, ISBN 0-7858-1106-0
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- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1916
- Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
- Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan
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- 1923 mergers and acquisitions
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