The Allen was an American

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built in

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between 1913 and 1921. The company used 3.1 liter

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Sommers engines, and acquired said company in 1915. The 1920 the Allen 43 was made, featuring

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-sided touring

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and a high-shouldered

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. Ultimately, sales of this vehicle were not enough to avert the company's bankruptcy, which followed in 1921.

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acquired what little was left. In total, 20,000 vehicles were sold.

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