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The first Hupmobile was created on November 1st, 1908, built by Robert Craig Hupp. Hupp had worked for Regal, Olds, and Ford but had decided to design and build his own interpretation of the automobile. His first creation was a two-passenger runabout that sold for around $750. A four-cylinder engine provided just under 20 horsepower and a sliding gear transmission sent the power to the rear wheels.
Production was strong in its first year, with 1618 examples being created. Production continued until the 1940's when the company was forced to file for bankruptcy.
| Year | 1909 |
| Make | Hupmobile |
| Model | Model 20 HP Runabout |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine | Four-stroke. |
| Water-Cooled |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Horsepower | 16.00 HP (11.8 KW) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Sliding gear |
