The Earl [1] was an automobile manufactured in Jackson, Michigan by Earl Motors Incorporated from 1921 to 1923.[2] The Earl was a continuation of the Briscoe.[2] The Model 40 offered both open and closed models with a four-cylinder engine. Approximately 2,000 vehicles were produced.[2] When the Earl debuted in 1921, the tourer cost just $1285.[3] The company also claimed that $100 worth of "extras", such as linoleum floor boards and carpets front and rear were included in the base price.[4]
Benjamin Briscoe appointed Clarence A. Earl as president of Briscoe Motor Corporation in March 1921.[3]