Empire (1910 automobile)

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A 1910 Empire 20 "B" model on display at the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History.
A 1910 Empire 20 "B" model on display at the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History.

The Empire was an American automobile manufactured from 1910 until 1919. Marketed as "the little aristocrat", the Empire 20 was a four-cylinder shaft-driven runabout built in Indianapolis. The model "A" was a conventional runabout for three passengers with a rumble seat. The model "B" had two bucket seats, a longer hood and was geared higher to attain faster speeds.

More conventional bodywork was later offered; in April of 1915 the marque announced production of a 35hp for 1916. The company's final products were a four of 3865 cc and a six of 3670 cc.

[edit] References

  • David Burgess Wise, The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles.