The California was an automobile company located in

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, California, from 1900–1902. It promised prices 100–300 dollars less than other auto companies. They also stated, in 1902, that "Our factory, where your machine is made, is at your disposal for any repairs or breakage. These can be attended to without the troublesome delays necessarily encountered when dealing with Eastern firms."

Models

The California's main car was a runabout that ranged in price from $500–$3,000. It was tiller driven, and had an air-cooled,

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. The company also had electric and

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Demise

On May 12, 1902, a fire destroyed the factory and all the machinery. This disaster ended the company forever.

Notes

{{reflist Motor vehicle manufacturers based in California Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1900 Manufacturing companies based in San Francisco 1900 establishments in California 1902 disestablishments in California