Company:Nelson (automobile)
| Type | Automobile manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Fate | Bankruptcy |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Founder | Emil A. Nelson |
| Defunct | 1921 |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan, |
| Products | Automobiles |
Production output | 1,028 (1917-1921) |
The Nelson was an automobile built in Detroit, Michigan by the E.A. Nelson Motor Car Company. It was made from 1917 to 1921.[1]
History
The Nelson was designed by engineer Emil A. Nelson, who formerly worked for Oldsmobile, Packard, and Hupmobile. The Nelson, designed along European lines, was equipped with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder aero-type engine with overhead cams. The vehicle was built as a touring car, roadster and a handful of closed model sedans. Price for the touring car in 1919 was $1,500, equivalent to $22,120 in 2019.[1]
Beginning production just before the U. S. joined in World War I and the post-war depression, caused E. A. Nelson's self-funded company to have financial issues. Approximately 1,028 vehicles were built before bankruptcy in 1921.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. https://archive.org/details/standardcatalogo0000kime.
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