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  1. Timeline of early North American automobiles - Wikipedia

    This is a list of automobiles produced for the general public in the North American market from 1891 to 1915. They are listed in chronological order from when each model began its model year. If a model …

  2. When Was the First Car Made in America? - Techhistorian

    While the brothers' car might not have technically been the first American car, the Duryea Motor Wagon Company was for sure the first American car company. The first car that the brothers made was …

  3. 24 Cars That Made America - HISTORY

    Aug 1, 2017 · The first prototype was completed in May 1930. The Ford V-8 would go on to upend the American automobile industry.

  4. America's first automobile

    In 1896, the Duryea brothers formed the Duryea Motor Wagon Company in Springfield, Massachusetts, to produce their vehicles for sale to the public. The Duryea Motor Wagon Company is considered …

  5. When was the First Car Made in the United States: A Historic Milestone

    Feb 11, 2025 · The first car made in the United States was built by the Duryea brothers in 1893. This invention greatly impacted transportation, paving the way for modern vehicles and changing travel …

  6. Not Ford or Cadillac: What Was the First American Car Brand?

    Mar 28, 2025 · In 1895, long before Detroit became the heart of American car manufacturing, two brothers from Springfield, Massachusetts—Charles and Frank Duryea—founded the Duryea Motor …

  7. When Was The First Car Made In America? Early Automotive Innovations

    Nov 13, 2024 · The first commercially successful American-made automobile is often credited to Henry Ford and his iconic Model T. Introduced in 1908, the Model T revolutionized the automotive industry …

  8. USA: The United States of Automobiles - National Archives Foundation

    Oct 15, 2024 · Charles and Frank Duryea were granted the patent for the first successful, gasoline-powered automobile in the U.S. on June 11, 1895, for their Duryea Road Vehicle.

  9. DURYEA: America's First Car Company - Peoria Riverfront Museum

    Oct 20, 2023 · The Duryea Motor Wagon Company, co-founded by Charles and Frank Duryea in 1896, was the first American company to mass-produce, market, and sell gasoline-powered automobiles.

  10. A Timeline of American Automotive Brands: Current and Defunct

    Jun 30, 2023 · What Is the Oldest Car Brand in the United States? The oldest car brand in the U.S. is Oldsmobile, which got its start in 1897 as the Olds Motor Vehicle Company and was taken over by …