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American
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
The American was an American Bantam automobile designed by Frank Duryea and manufactured by the American Automobile Company of New York City from 1899 to 1901. It was a "hydro-carbon carriage" which could be started from the seat by its chain-and-sprocket gearing.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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- HeadquartersNew York City1
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The American was an American Bantam automobile designed by Frank Duryea and manufactured by the American Automobile Company of New York City from 1899 to 1901. It was a "hydro-carbon carriage" which could be started from the seat by its chain-and-sprocket gearing.2
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- WikipediaAmerican (1899 automobile)
- WikidataQ4742847
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- 1WikidataAmerican on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAmerican on Wikipedia