Deere (automobile)

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Deere-Clark Motor Car Company
Automobile Manufacturing
Industry Automotive
GenreTouring cars
Founded1906
FounderCharles Deere and W. E. Clark
Defunct1907
Headquarters,
Area served
United States
Products Vehicles
Automotive parts

The Deere-Clark Motor Car Company was a manufacturer of automobiles in Moline, Illinois [1] from 1906 to 1907. [2]

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History

The Deere was an American Automobile built by The Deere-Clark Motor Car Co. in 1906 and 1907. Charles Deere was president of The Deere-Clark Motor co. and W. E. Clark was vice-president. [2]

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Deere-Clark Motor Car Company of Moline, Illinois - 1906
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Deere-Clark Motor Car Company of Moline, Illinois - 1907

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References

  1. Motor, Volume 6. New Publication Company - New York, 1906. 1906. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "The Deere Automobile & The Deere-Clark Motor Co". Farber and Associates, LLC 2009-2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.