Detroit-Dearborn

The Detroit-Dearborn Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer in Dearborn, Michigan from 1909 to 1910.

The company's first car was completed in January 1910. It produced two models: the Minerva, a touring torpedo, and the Nike, a roadster. After producing only 110 cars, the company went bankrupt later in 1910 as it had only $50,000 in capital.

Specifications

 * 112 in wheelbase, 36 x tires, hickory wheels
 * $1650 F.O.B. Dearborn, Michigan
 * 35 hp, four-cylinder engine; bore 4$1/8$ inches, stroke 4$3/4$ inches (253.92 cubic inches)
 * 3-speed transmission; 3 forward speeds plus reverse
 * 20-gallon gas tank capacity
 * Body, hood and frame painted in Holland Blue with cream striping; springs and wheels painted cream with blue striping
 * 5/8 in wood body panels
 * Aluminum doors
 * Solid oak floor and running boards

Officers of the company

 * Edward Bland, President
 * Arthur E. Kiefer, Vice-President
 * Samuel D. Lapham, Treasurer
 * Elmer W. Foster, Secretary
 * Paul Arthur, Superintendent and Engineer