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Bour-Davis
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
The Bour-Davis was an American automobile manufactured from 1916 until 1922. The car took its name from two of the founders of the company; Robert C Davis and Charles J Bour. Production of the car was started in Detroit, before moving to Frankfort, Indiana, in 1917.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersDetroit1
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The Bour-Davis was an American automobile manufactured from 1916 until 1922. The car took its name from two of the founders of the company; Robert C Davis and Charles J Bour. Production of the car was started in Detroit, before moving to Frankfort, Indiana, in 1917. In 1918, the automobile's manufacturing rights were acquired by the Louisiana Motor Car Company and production was moved to Cedar Grove, Louisiana. A distinctive feature of the Model 17 and Model 18B cars built in Detroit and Frankfort was the slightly slanted and pointed radiator. Prices ranged from $1250 to $1500 in 1916, rising to $1650 in 1919.2
Timeline
- 1916Founded Founded1
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- WikipediaBour-Davis
- WikidataQ4950081
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- 1WikidataBour-Davis on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaBour-Davis on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsBour-Davis photo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain