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Herreshoff

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

The Herreshoff was an American automobile built in both Detroit, Michigan, and Troy, New York, by the Herreshoff Motor Company from 1909 to 1914. The Herreshoff started as a small car with a 24 hp (18 kW) four-cylinder engine, and was made with three different models. Later models were upgraded to six-cylinder engines up to 3.8 liter capacity.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1908Founded1
  • HeadquartersDetroit1

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Herreshoff
Photo: Herreshoff family, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Herreshoff was an American automobile built in both Detroit, Michigan, and Troy, New York, by the Herreshoff Motor Company from 1909 to 1914. The Herreshoff started as a small car with a 24 hp (18 kW) four-cylinder engine, and was made with three different models. Later models were upgraded to six-cylinder engines up to 3.8 liter capacity. For 1911, Herreshoff had a roadster with a rudimentary rumble seat at US$950 (equivalent to $32,826 in 2025); by contrast, the high-volume Oldsmobile Runabout went for $650 (equivalent to $22,460 in 2025). In 1909, 500 vehicles were produced by Herreshoff.2

Timeline

  1. 1914Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1908Founded Founded1

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