Dyke was the first American

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business, established in

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, Missouri, in 1899 by A.L. Dyke (Andrew Lee Dyke). Dyke also sold early autos,

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and Dyke-Britton names.

References

External links

A.L. Dyke Auto Supply Co.

Guide to the Andrew Lee Dyke Collection 1915

Andrew Lee Dyke - Dorris Motors
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