The story
Founded by Benjamin Briscoe in 1910.1
Private company
United States Motor Company
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
The United States Motor Company (USMC) was organized by Benjamin Briscoe in 1910 as a selling company, to represent various manufacturers. It had begun life as the International Motor Company in 1908 in an attempt to create a major consolidation within the industry with Maxwell-Briscoe and Buick, which did not succeed. International Motor was renamed USMC in December 1909.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1910Founded1
- Industryautomotive industry1
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The United States Motor Company (USMC) was organized by Benjamin Briscoe in 1910 as a selling company, to represent various manufacturers. It had begun life as the International Motor Company in 1908 in an attempt to create a major consolidation within the industry with Maxwell-Briscoe and Buick, which did not succeed. International Motor was renamed USMC in December 1909. By the end of 1910, there were 11 constituent companies, each still headed by the individual who had built each company originally. In 1910, rumors surfaced that United States Motor Company was going to merge with General Motors, but Briscoe scotched the rumors by stating that any attempt to integrate General Motors into USMC would create chaos.2
Leadership
Who has led United States Motor Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderBenjamin Briscoe1
Timeline
- 1910Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaUnited States Motor Company
- WikidataQ4700960
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsUnited States Motor Company logo by unknown, PD-US