The Garford Company of Elyria, Ohio grew out of Federal Mfg Company which began to manufacturer automobile components in 1903. Companies using the Garford chassis included Ardsley, Gaeth, Cleveland, Royal, Rainier and Studebaker. Garford supplied all chassis components for Studebaker from 1905-1910.
In 1912 the Garford Company was purchased by Willys-Overland. 1913 was the marques curtain call, although Garford trucks were produced until 1935.
This 1912 Garford seven-passenger touring car is the lone survivor, acquired by Harrah's in 1969 and subjected to a three-year restoration.
The car has a six-cylinder engine with a 4.25 x 5.25 bore and stroke, generating 50 horsepower. It has a 139 inch wheelbase. It has mechanical two-wheel brakes. Original selling price was $4500.
