The Maxwell Motor Car Company, also known as Maxwell-Chalmers, was an American automobile manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan. The company was founded in 1904 by Jonathan D. Maxwell, Benjamin Briscoe, and Walter E. Flanders, and was named after Maxwell, who served as the company's first president.
The Maxwell Motor Car Company was known for producing reliable and affordable automobiles. The company's first car, the Model A, was introduced in 1904 and was sold for $850. The Model A was a success and helped the Maxwell Motor Car Company establish itself in the automotive industry.
In 1908, the Maxwell Motor Car Company acquired the assets of the Chalmers Motor Car Company, and the company was renamed to the Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company. The acquisition of Chalmers gave Maxwell access to Chalmers' larger and more luxurious vehicles.
In 1913, the Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company was acquired by the United States Motor Company. The United States Motor Company was a holding company that also owned the Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile brands. The Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company continued to operate as a subsidiary of the United States Motor Company until 1922, when it was sold to Walter Chrysler.
Famous People Who Used Maxwell Cars
The Maxwell Motor Car Company's automobiles were used by a number of famous people, including:
* President Theodore Roosevelt
* President William Howard Taft
* Industrialist John D. Rockefeller
* Automobile pioneer Henry Ford
* Baseball player Ty Cobb
Maxwell Motor Car Company Today
The Maxwell Motor Car Company is no longer in business, but its legacy lives on. The Maxwell name is still used by a number of automotive companies, including the Maxwell Automotive Group and the Maxwell Auto Recycling Company.
Maxwell Motor Car Club of America
The Maxwell Motor Car Club of America (MMCCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the Maxwell Motor Car Company. The MMCCA has over 1,000 members worldwide and holds regular meetings and events.
Maxwell cars
The Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Company produced a variety of automobiles, including:
* Touring cars
* Roadsters
* Coupes
* Sedans
* Limousines
* Trucks
* Buses
The Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company also produced a number of race cars, including the Maxwell Roadster, which won the Indianapolis 500 in 1909 and 1910.
Maxwell Automobile Models
The Maxwell Motor Company produced a variety of automobile models, including:
* Maxwell Model A
* Maxwell Model AA
* Maxwell Model B
* Maxwell Model C
* Maxwell Model D
* Maxwell Model E
* Maxwell Model F
* Maxwell Model G
* Maxwell Model H
* Maxwell Model I
Maxwell Automobile Prices
The price of a Maxwell automobile varied depending on the model and the year it was produced. The Model A, introduced in 1904, was sold for $850. The Model H, introduced in 1915, was sold for $1,250.
Maxwell Automobile Engine
Maxwell automobiles used a variety of engines, including:
* Four-cylinder engines
* Six-cylinder engines
* V8 engines
The engines used in Maxwell automobiles ranged in size from 2.6 liters to 6.0 liters.
Maxwell Automobile Transmission
Maxwell automobiles used a variety of transmissions, including:
* Three-speed manual transmissions
* Four-speed manual transmissions
* Two-speed automatic transmissions
Maxwell Automobile Bodies
Maxwell automobiles used a variety of body styles, including:
* Open tourer
* Closed sedan
* Coupe
* Roadster
* Limousine
* Landaulet
Maxwell Automobile Colors
Maxwell automobiles were available in a variety of colors, including:
* Black
* White
* Red
* Blue
* Green
* Yellow
* Gray
Maxwell Automobile History
The Maxwell Motor Company was founded in 1904 by Jonathan D. Maxwell, Benjamin Briscoe, and Walter E. Flanders. The company was named after Maxwell, who served as the company's first president.
The Maxwell Motor Car Company was known for producing reliable and affordable automobiles. The company's first car, the Model A, was introduced in 1904 and was sold for $850. The Model A was a success and helped the Maxwell Motor Car Company establish itself in the automotive industry.
In 1908, the Maxwell Motor Car Company acquired the assets of the Chalmers Motor Car Company, and the company was renamed to the Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company. The acquisition of Chalmers gave Maxwell access to Chalmers' larger and more luxurious vehicles.
In 1913, the Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company was acquired by the United States Motor Company. The United States Motor Company was a holding company that also owned the Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile brands. The Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company continued to operate as a subsidiary of the United States Motor Company until 1922, when it was sold to Walter Chrysler.
Maxwell Automobile Facts
* The Maxwell Motor Car Company was founded in 1904.
* The Maxwell Motor Car Company was known for producing reliable and affordable automobiles.
* The Maxwell Motor Car Company's first car, the Model A, was introduced in 1904 and was sold for $850.
* In 1908, the Maxwell Motor Car Company acquired the assets of the Chalmers Motor Car Company, and the company was renamed to the Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company.
* In 1913, the Maxwell-Chalmers Motor Car Company was acquired by the United States Motor Company.
* The Maxwell Motor Car Company was sold to Walter Chrysler in 1922.
* The Maxwell Motor Car Company is no longer in business.
