Marble-Swift
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
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The Marble-Swift was an American automobile manufactured in Chicago, Illinois from 1903 until 1905.[1]
| Marble-Swift | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Type | Runabout, Touring Car |
| Manufacturer | Marble-Swift Automobile Company |
| Production | 1903–1905 |
| Designer | George W. Marble, George P. Swift |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Windsor Motor Car Company |
History
George W. Marble and George P. Swift patented a friction transmission and originally planned to sell it as a stand-alone product. Marble-Swift Automobile Company was formed and built a factory in Chicago to manufacture complete cars and the new transmission.[1]
The Marble-Swift was a friction-drive runabout with a 16-hp twin-cylinder engine. In 1905 it was enlarged to a four-cylinder 22-hp touring car with the friction transmission, selling for $1,500 (equivalent to $53,750 in 2025).[1][2]
In 1905 Marble-Swift was succeeded by the Windsor Motor Car Company.[1]
1903 Marble-Swift Transmission shown on an automobile chassis
1904 Marble-Swift Runabout Advertisement
