Miller (automobile)
| Company type | Automobile manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Defunct | 1913 |
| Fate | Receivership, Sold |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan, |
Key people | Theodore Miller, Guy Sintz |
| Products | Automobiles |
TheMillerwas abrass eraautomobile built inDetroit,Michiganby the Miller Car Company from 1912 to 1913.[1]
History[edit]
The Miller Car Company was established in the Detroit Excelsior Works in 1911.Guy Sintzwas factory manager. The Miller was built asroadstersand five-seattourersthat were powered by 30hpand 40 hpfour-cylinderWisconsin engines.The vehicles were priced at $1,250 and $1,450, equivalent to $45,780 in 2023. In 1912 a 1,000-lbdelivery wagonwas added.[1]
The company ran out of money in 1913 and the Kosmath Company purchased the factory. The Miller automobile design and Guy Sintz went toPittsburghwhere it was refined into the Pennsy automobile.[1]
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1912 Miller Touring Car -
1912 Miller Roadster
References[edit]
- ^abcKimes, Beverly Rae;Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996).Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942(3rd ed.). Krause Publications.ISBN978-0-87341-428-9.
- Georgano, G.N.(1968).The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to Present.
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Categories:
- Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
- Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan
- Defunct manufacturing companies based in Michigan
- Brass Era vehicles
- 1910s cars
- Cars introduced in 1911
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1911
- Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1913