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Eisenhuth Horseless Vehicle Company

Logo: Eisenhuth Horseless Vehicle Company, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American automobile manufacturer in the 1900s

Eisenhuth Horseless Vehicle Company was a manufacturer of Brass Age automobiles who were originally based in New York City. In 1902 the company purchased the Keating Wheel and Automobile Company and established manufacturing operations in Middletown, Connecticut. During 1903, the company merged with the Graham Fox Motor Car Company, absorbing that firm and expanding operations in Middletown.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1904Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

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1905 Compound Model 4
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons5

Eisenhuth Horseless Vehicle Company was a manufacturer of Brass Age automobiles who were originally based in New York City. In 1902 the company purchased the Keating Wheel and Automobile Company and established manufacturing operations in Middletown, Connecticut. During 1903, the company merged with the Graham Fox Motor Car Company, absorbing that firm and expanding operations in Middletown.2

The story

The 1904 Compound was a touring car model. Equipped with a tonneau, it could seat 7 passengers and sold for $6000 to 8000. The vertical-mounted straight-3, situated at the front of the car, produced 35 hp (26.1 kW). A 3-speed sliding gear transmission was fitted. The car weighed 3100 lb (1406 kg).

In 1906, it had the Compound Doctor Stanhope or Compound Dostor with 12 to 15 Hp at a cost of US$ 1400 value.

From Wikipedia’s article on Eisenhuth Horseless Vehicle Company, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Products and brands

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Timeline

  1. 1904Founded Founded1

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