Private company
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
The Christie Direct Action Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer, based in New York City. It was founded by race driver and inventor J. Walter Christie in 1904, and lasted until 1910.2 It was founded by John Walter Christie.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Christie Direct Action Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer, based in New York City. It was founded by race driver and inventor J. Walter Christie in 1904, and lasted until 1910.2
Founded by John Walter Christie in 1904.1
The Christie Company was originally called Christie Iron Works, but the name was changed in 1906. Christie was America's first exponent of front-wheel drive. In 1904, he took a four-cylinder, 30 hp racer to Daytona Beach with an early front-wheel drive system. In all, six racers were built, two with 60 hp engines.
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The Christie Company produced a gran touring car in 1907 with a 50 hp engine costing $6,500 and 2,300 lbs. Also, the company produced a taxi cab.
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