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The Detroit-Dearborn Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer in Dearborn, Michigan from 1909 to 1910.

The company's first car was completed in January 1910. It produced two models: the Minerva, a touring torpedo, and the Nike, a roadster. ^[1] After producing only 110 cars, the company went bankrupt later in 1910 as it had only $50,000 in capital. ^[2]

Specifications

• 112 in (280 cm) wheelbase, 36 in × 3+1⁄2 in (914 mm × 89 mm) tires, hickory wheels
• $1650 F.O.B. Dearborn, Michigan
• 35 hp (26 kW), four-cylinder engine; bore 41⁄8 inches, stroke 43⁄4 inches (253.92 cubic inches)
• 3-speed transmission; 3 forward speeds plus reverse
• 20-gallon gas tank capacity
• Body, hood and frame painted in Holland Blue with cream striping; springs and wheels painted cream with blue striping
• 5⁄8 in (16 mm) wood body panels
• Aluminum doors
• Solid oak floor and running boards

Officers of the company

• Edward Bland, President
• Arthur E. Kiefer, Vice-President
• Samuel D. Lapham, Treasurer
• Elmer W. Foster, Secretary
• Paul Arthur, Superintendent and Engineer

References

• Georgano, G.N. (1968). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to Present.^{[ page needed]}
• William K. McElhone (November–December 1996). "Cars of Class: The Detroit-Dearborn Motor Car Company". Michigan History Magazine. pp. 1–4.
• James Skelly. "Cycle and Automotive Trade Journal". Cycle and Automotive Trade Journal. Dearborn, Michigan: 289–292.
• "Advertisement". Motor Magazine. July 1910.

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