Wolverine (automobile company)

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The Wolverine car was made by the Reid Manufacturing Company of Detroit, US from 1904 to 1905. The prototype was designed by Walter L. Marr. A test drive by Cycle and Automobile Journal reported that the car was good. [1] In 1906 the company moved to Dundee, Michigan, and changed its name to Wolverine Automobile & Commercial Company of Dundee. [1] where it closed in 1908.

This make was superseded by the Craig-Toledo. [2]

Models

Model(year)Engine [1] HPWheelbaseTransmission [3]
Model C(1904–1905)4-cylinder1582"3-speed
Model D(1904–1905)2-cylinder2688"3-speed
Model G(1906)2-cylinder1072"3-speed
Model F(1906)2-cylinder1888"3-speed
Model E(1906)4-cylinder4088"3-speed

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN   0-87341-428-4.
  2. G.N. Georgano (1968). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to Present . New York, Dutton.
  3. "The Wolverine Automobile & The Wolverine Automobile Co". www.american-automobiles.com. Archived from the original on 2011-01-08.