| Manufacturer | Chalmers Automobile Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 1908-1923 |
| Body style | roadster |
Chalmers Motor Car Company was a United States based automobile company located in Detroit, Michigan. It was named after Hugh Chalmers of the National Cash Register Company. The brand is currently owned by Chrysler.
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Chalmers flourished in the 1910s and then faltered in the 1920s post-World War I recession. It merged with the Maxwell Automobile Company in the early 1920s, and ended all production in late 1923.
With a 115 in (2921 mm) wheelbase on 34 in (86 cm) wheels,[1] Chalmers were expensive cars for the period. The 30 Touring and the 30 Roadster sold for US$1500,[2] when the Black could be had as low as $375,[3] the Brush Runabout for US$485,[4] Western's Gale Model A US$500,[5] and the high-volume Oldsmobile Runabout for US$650,[6] while Cole 30 was US$1500,[4] and the Oakland 40 was US$1600.[7] The Chalmers 30 Coupe at US2400[2] was nearer the US$2000 Enger 40,[4] while 40 Touring and 40 Roadster at US2750 and 40 Torpedo at US3000[2] were still below American's lowest-price model, at US$4250 (its highest was US$5250).[8]
Taking part in early racing, a Chalmers won the 1910 Glidden Tour.[2]
The company also originated the Chalmers Award in professional baseball.