Iroquois Motor Car Company
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
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Iroquois Motor Car Company (1903–1907) was a manufacturer of automobiles in Syracuse, New York, and later, Seneca Falls, New York.[1]
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| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Leggett Carriage Company |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Founder | John S. Leggett |
| Defunct | 1907 |
| Fate | Foreclosure |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Automobiles |
History
The company was founded by John S. Leggett as Leggett Carriage Company and originally specialized in the production of automobile bodies.[2]
The Iroquois was a four-cylinder car with sliding gear transmission and shaft drive. Horsepower and size increasing yearly up to a 40hp model in 1907.[1]
In 1907, the Type C represented the entry-level model. The engine was rated at 25/30 hp. The wheelbase was 104 inches = 2642 mm. The track gauge was 56 inches = 1422 mm. The vehicle weight was 2400 pounds = 1089 kg. The touring car had five seats. The selling price was 2400 dollars.[3] The top model in 1907 was the Type D. Its engine was rated at 35/40 hp. The wheelbase measured 108 inches = 2743 mm. The track width was 56 inches = 1422 mm. The vehicle weight was 2800 pounds = 1270 kg. The selling price was 2800 dollars. The body was a seven-seater touring car.[4]
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1905 Iroquois Motor Car advertisement
1907 Iroquois Motor Car advertisement
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