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Elgin

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Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

The Elgin automobile was manufactured by Elgin Motor Car Corporation in Argo, Illinois, from 1916 to 1923, and by Elgin Motors, Inc., in Indianapolis from 1923 to 1924. An offshoot, "The Elgin Race Car Company", was established by Mr. R. Skinner in Indianapolis in 1916, to take part in the Indianapolis 500 in 1917 and other board and track events. Elgin Motor Car Corporation was formed in 1916 by several executives from the Elgin Watch Company.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1916Founded1
  • HeadquartersIndianapolis1

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The Elgin automobile was manufactured by Elgin Motor Car Corporation in Argo, Illinois, from 1916 to 1923, and by Elgin Motors, Inc., in Indianapolis from 1923 to 1924. An offshoot, "The Elgin Race Car Company", was established by Mr. R. Skinner in Indianapolis in 1916, to take part in the Indianapolis 500 in 1917 and other board and track events.2

Timeline

  1. 1924Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1916Founded Founded1

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