Private company
Amherst
Automobile founded in 19111
The Amherst was a Canadian automobile manufactured in Amherstburg in 1911. A distinctive feature of the car was a demountable body that could be fitted behind the front seats to convert the car into a light truck. The car was financed by backers in Detroit, Michigan, but they withdrew their support before production commenced.2 It ceased to exist in 1912.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersAmherstburg1
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The Amherst was a Canadian automobile manufactured in Amherstburg in 1911. A distinctive feature of the car was a demountable body that could be fitted behind the front seats to convert the car into a light truck.2
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Links
- WikipediaAmherst (automobile)
- WikidataQ4746009
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- 1WikidataAmherst on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAmherst on Wikipedia