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Century Motor Vehicle Company

Logo: The Horseless Age, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

Century Motor Vehicle Company (1899–1903) was a manufacturer of electric and steam automobiles in Syracuse, New York. The company switched to gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engine-powered automobiles in January 1903, and went out of business later that year. It is not to be confused with Century, a British motor company that produced cars until 1907.2 It was founded by William Van Wagoner.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1899Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersSyracuse1

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Century Motor Vehicle Company (1899–1903) was a manufacturer of electric and steam automobiles in Syracuse, New York. The company switched to gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engine-powered automobiles in January 1903, and went out of business later that year.2

The story

Founded by William Van Wagoner in 1899.1

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Products and brands

  • car

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1903Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1899Founded Founded1

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