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| Type | Automobile Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Founder | E. J. Pennington |
| Defunct | 1909 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | Vehicles Automotive parts |
The Cleveland Motor Car Company of Cleveland, Ohio, was manufacturer of one of several Cleveland automobiles. The company was founded in 1904 [1] by E. J. Pennington. [2] [3]
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