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1903 Michigan Model A news, pictures, and information | ||
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Three businessmen from Kalamazoo, Michigan founded the Michigan Automobile Company, LTD in 1903. The company stayed in business until 1906. The Fuller Brothers, part of the original group, built the transmissions, the company became part of the Eaton Corporation.
The engine is a one-cylinder air-cooled unit with 29 cubic-inch producing 3.5 horsepower. The car weighed 475 pounds and cost $450.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
The engine is a one-cylinder air-cooled unit with 29 cubic-inch producing 3.5 horsepower. The car weighed 475 pounds and cost $450.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
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The Fuller Brothers built transmissions and eventually became part of Eaton Corporation. The Blood Brothers built universal joints and later merged with Rockwell International. Dr. Upjohn, inventor of the friable (easily digested) pill, continued to develop Upjohn Pharmaceutical which today is part of Pfizer.
The engine is a DeDion, one-cylinder air-cooled with 29 cubic-inch, with a HP of 3.5. The wheelbase is 54 inches, tread is 36 inches. Total production was 100 plus units with the selling price of $450. This car is an unrestored car.
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