Nielson (automobile)
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
| Company type | Automobile manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906; 118 years ago (1906) |
| Founder | E. A. Nielson |
| Defunct | 1907; 117 years ago (1907) |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Products | Automobiles |
The Nielson was an automobile built in Detroit, Michigan by the Nielson Motor Car Company in 1907.
History
The Nielson was built as a two-seater runabout equipped with a single-cylinder 12 hp air-cooled engine. The engine was located behind the seat, and was equipped with a friction transmission and double-chain drive. The vehicle was priced at $800, equivalent to $27,129 in 2023. E. A .Nielson drove his runabout to New York City and displayed it at the Selzer Garage.[1]
Automotive historians have speculated that E .A. Nielson may have been Emil A. Nelson who had previously worked for Packard and who would do design work for Hupmobile beginning in 1908.[1]
References
- ^ a b 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.
