Ross Automobile Co.

In 1915, The Ross and Young Machine Company, Detroit, MI, who had been making automobile parts for some time, entered the automobile manufacturing phase of the business with their Ross model. The Ross Automobile Company was incorporated with a capital stock of $300,000. It was a V-8 with a 115-inch wheelbase. The 1916 model wheelbase was increased to 130 inches that was priced at $1,850 with more body styles. Later that year, the company was in trouble mand needing money, it was reorganized, but chaos set in. The V-8 was dropped for a six in 1917, but later changed back to the V-8. In February, 1918, the company was sold.

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In 1915, The Ross and Young Machine Company, Detroit, MI, who had been making automobile parts for some time, entered the automobile manufacturing phase of the business with their Ross model. The Ross Automobile Company was incorporated with a capital stock of $300,000. It was a V-8 with a 115-inch wheelbase. The 1916 model wheelbase was increased to 130 inches that was priced at $1,850 with more body styles. Later that year, the company was in trouble mand needing money, it was reorganized, but chaos set in. The V-8 was dropped for a six in 1917, but later changed back to the V-8. In February, 1918, the company was sold.

Subject ID: 52685

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