The Correja was an American automobile produced from 1908 to 1915. Built by Vandewater & Co. of Iselin, New Jersey, and then later Elizabeth, New Jersey[1] the car was a shaft-driven 40 hp four of 5808 cc.
In 1909 the company would move from Iselin to Elizabeth, New Jersey.[1]
In 1910 Vandewater & Co. would incorporate at $100,000. The incorporators would be J. Correja, F.C. Vandewater E. Vandewater and S.R Vandewater.[2]
Models
The first car that Correja would produce would be unveiled around August of 1908 as a 1909 model. The car would simply be known to the public as "The Correja" and would be offered in three body styles initially. A touring car, and a runabout with and without a rumble seat, and with a double rumble seat. The engine was a four cylinder motor making 39 horsepower made by Waukesha. The transmission would be a three speed. The car was left hand drive with a 110 inch wheelbase and would sell for $1,900. By the company's own admission the car was relatively unoriginal, but had high workmanship.[3][4]
In July of 1909 the car would now be referred to as the "Model T" and would be advertised as making 40 horsepower.[5]
The 1910 Model would have its price increased to $2,200. There were not significant changes made during this cycle. The cars were painted dark green with red running gear.[6]