Simplo

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Simplo
Cook Motor Vehicle Company
Industry Automotive
Founded1908;117 years ago (1908)
Defunct1909;116 years ago (1909)
Fateconverted to automobile dealership
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri,
United States
Products High wheeler
Production output
unknown (1908-1909)
BrandsSimplo
1909 Simplo Model L from article in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal 1909 Simplo Model L from Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal.jpg
1909 Simplo Model L from article in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal

The Simplo was an American high wheeler automobile manufactured from 1908 until 1909 by the Cook Motor Vehicle Company in St. Louis, Missouri. [1]

History

Cook Motor Vehicle Company of St. Louis advertised the Simplo as The biggest automobile value in America. Several variations were offered; air or water-cooled 2-cylinder engines and both solid or pneumatic tires. The Simplo featured a friction transmission, double chain drive and right-hand wheel steering on the runabout, priced at $600, equivalent to $12,400in 2024. [1] [2] [3]

In 1909, roadster and surrey models were added, but after a year of trying, the Cook Motor Vehicle Company decided to become a multi-marque automobile dealership. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kimes, Beverly Rae; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN   978-0-87341-428-9.
  2. ↑ Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal. Chilton Company. 1908.
  3. ↑ Spokesman of the Carriage and Associate Trades. Spokesman Publishing Company. 1908.
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