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Durant

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

The Durant was a make of automobile assembled by Durant Motors Corporation of New York City, New York from 1921 to 1926 and again from 1928 to 1932. Durant Motors was founded by William "Billy" Durant after he was terminated, for the second and final time, as the head of General Motors. Billy Durant's intent was to build an automotive empire that could one day challenge General Motors.2 It was founded by William Crapo Durant.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1921Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

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'28 Durant (Cruisin' At The Boardwalk '10)
Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Durant was a make of automobile assembled by Durant Motors Corporation of New York City, New York from 1921 to 1926 and again from 1928 to 1932. Durant Motors was founded by William "Billy" Durant after he was terminated, for the second and final time, as the head of General Motors. Billy Durant's intent was to build an automotive empire that could one day challenge General Motors.2

The story

Founded by William Crapo Durant in 1921.1

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Timeline

  1. 1921Founded Founded1

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