Around 1916, Moline Plow entered the automobile business with the Stephens brand, named after one of the founders of Moline Plow.
Around 1918 or 1919, the Willys-Overland Company purchased a majority interest in the Moline Plow Company. The company continued to function without a branding change.
Subject ID: 1950
MoreAround 1916, Moline Plow entered the automobile business with the Stephens brand, named after one of the founders of Moline Plow.
Around 1918 or 1919, the Willys-Overland Company purchased a majority interest in the Moline Plow Company. The company continued to function without a branding change.
The Stephens brand of automobiles ended in 1924. With the end of these two business lines, Moline Plow had divested itself from the tractor and automobile businesses, and it chose the implement line for its future focus. It changed its name to the Moline Implement Company to reflect this.
Subject ID: 1950
Subject ID: 1950