H. A. Moyer (automobile)
H. A. Moyer Automobile Company (1908–1915), a manufacturer of luxury automobiles in Syracuse, New York, was founded by Harvey A. Moyer (1853–1935) of Clay, New York.[1]
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| Company type | Automobile Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Founder | Harvey A. Moyer (1853–1935) |
| Defunct | 1915 |
| Fate | Discontinued auto manufacturing. |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | vehicles Automotive parts |
| Parent | H. A. Moyer Carriage Company |
History edit
The company began business in 1876 in Cicero, New York, as H. A. Moyer Carriage Company. As the era of the horse-drawn carriage came to an end, Moyer switched assembly to motor vehicles, although he continued to produce carriages.[2][1]
Moyer built large cars in the luxury $2,000 to $3,000 (equivalent to $98,100 in 2023) range. His engines had full-pressure lubrication and both four-cylinder and six-cylinder versions were available. Moyer intended to introduce a less expensive version for the 1916 model year, but he ran out of capital funds. By the end of 1915 he discontinued his automobile business, after the production of about 400 cars.[2][1]
In 1916 Moyer incorporated as H. A. Moyer, Inc., and became a dealer for Stearns-Knight and Velie automobiles.
Gallery edit
- 1912 Moyer Advertisement
- 1912 Moyer advertisement
- 1913 Moyer Model B Touring Car
- 1912 H. A. Moyer factory assembly
References edit
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b Georgano, Nick (2001). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile (3 vol. ed.). Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
External links edit
- The Moyer Ward Legacy (series of videos) - Peter Forgan, 2010
- H. A. Moyer USA 1915 supreme speed 80 km /h
- Penfield Building, Former Moyer Carriage Factory, Syracuse, NY
- H. A. Moyer Designer builder, high grade carriages, 1909