1909 Lozier Model J

The Lozier Company was founded in Plattsburgh, New York, by Henry Abram Lozier. Lozier had made his fortune in the bicycle business and by 1901, began producing marine engines and steam launches. Their first automobiles were introduced later that year as prototypes, but production was halted because of other non-automotive business ventures until 1905 when Lozier exhibited their first vehicle at the New York Auto Show.

In 1907, Lozier hired the famous race driver Ralph Mulford to compete with one of their vehicles and this was the beginning of a very successful racing program that included victories in many of America's most prestigious races, including the Vanderbilt Cup and the Elgin Road Races. As the Lozier became more popular the company was seeking a larger production facility and a group of investors convinced Henry Lozier to relocate to Detroit in 1910.

For 1910, Lozier three models; the Model J which had a 116-inch wheelbase and was powered by a six-cylinder engine offering 33 horsepower. Three body styles were available including a touring, limousine, and a Briacliff.

by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2016