Private company
Anderson
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
The Anderson was a United States automobile; considered the most successful automobile ever built in the Southern United States, it was manufactured by a carriage works from 1916 to 1925 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Started by John Gary Anderson, the company sold cars through a national dealer network. The company used Continental 7R flathead six engines in its vehicles, which were noted for their attractive body styles and color combinations.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersRock Hill1
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The Anderson was a United States automobile; considered the most successful automobile ever built in the Southern United States, it was manufactured by a carriage works from 1916 to 1925 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Started by John Gary Anderson, the company sold cars through a national dealer network. The company used Continental 7R flathead six engines in its vehicles, which were noted for their attractive body styles and color combinations. Andersons were the first cars to be built with headlight foot dimmers and powered convertible tops. Production reached nearly 2,000 units in 1923 and in all 7,000 vehicles were produced during the life of the company.2
Products and brands
Anderson Model 101 (1916) Runabout
Anderson Model 202 (1916) six passenger Touring
From Wikipedia’s article on Anderson (automobile), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaAnderson (automobile)
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- 1WikidataAnderson on Wikidata
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- 4Wikimedia CommonsAnderson photo by Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0