Christie (automobile company)
The Christie Direct Action Motor Car Company was a New York City-based automobile manufacturer. It was founded by race driver and inventor J. Walter Christie in 1904, and lasted until 1910.[1][2]
History[edit]
The Christie Company was originally called Christie Iron Works, but the name was changed in 1906. Christie was America's first exponent of front-wheel drive.[2] In 1904, he took a four-cylinder, 30 hp racer to Daytona Beach with an early front-wheel drive system. In all, six racers were built, two with 60 hp engines.[2]
Production models[edit]
The Christie Company produced a gran touring car in 1907 with a 50 hp engine costing $6,500 and 2,300 lbs. Also, the company produced a taxi cab.[2]
Demise[edit]
Walter Christie spent most of his time racing and not promoting his cars. Because of this, the company folded in 1910.
Notes[edit]
- Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
- American companies established in 1904
- Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1910
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1904
- 1904 establishments in New York City
- 1910 disestablishments in New York (state)
- American companies disestablished in 1910