American (1899 automobile)

The American was an American automobile designed by Frank Duryea and manufactured by the American Automobile Company of New York City in 1899 to 1901.[1][2] It was a "hydro-carbon carriage" which could be started from the seat by its chain-and-sprocket gearing.

References

  1. Beverly Kimes. standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 Krause publications, 1996^
  2. History of Early America Auto Industry^