Altham

In 1896, designer George J. Altham from Fall River, Massachusetts in the United States, following years of work, constructed a petrol engine. In August 1897, he installed it in a vehicle for testing purposes. In 1898, Altham International Motor Car Company was established, with its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. By October 1898, the working prototype was sufficiently developed, and the commercial production of the Altham car had begun. The manufacturing plant was located in Fall River, Massachusetts. Its production ceased in 1899, with only a few vehicles being built overall.