E. A. Nelson Automobile Company
Automobiles | |
Production output | 1,028 (1917-1921) |
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E. A. Nelson Automobile Company, from 1917 to 1920 known as E. A. Nelson Motor Car Company, was an
History
Emil A. Nelson was an engineer who worked for
Beginning the production just before the United States had entered the World War I, and the post-war depression, had caused the E. A. Nelson Automobile Company to have financial issues. In 1919, the planned cooperation with the Gray Company, a Detroit-based engine manufacturer, was unsuccessful. In March 1920, the company filed for bankruptcy for the first time. In September 1920, the company went through restructurization, and its name was changed to E.A. Nelson Automobile Company.[1][2]
In 1921, the Nelson Model E car was introduced. It had similar specifications to its predecessor, with the only difference being its engine having 30 horsepower (22.37 kW). It was offered in two versions: touring car, and roadster.[1][2]
A year later, in September 1921, the company had again filed for bankruptcy again and was permanently closed. In total, from 1917 to 1921, the company manufactured 1028 cars. One car had been preserved to the present day.[1][2]
Gallery
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1917 Nelson 29 HP
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1920 Nelson Model D Sedan
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1920 Nelson Model D Roadster
References
- ^ a b c d e Beverly Rae Kimes, Henry Austin Clark Jr.: Standard Catalog of American Cars. 1805–1942. vol. 3. Iola: Krause Publications, 1996, p. 1038–1039. 10ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ a b c d e George Nicholas Georgano (editor): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. vol. 2: G–O. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, p. 1109. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.