The Etnyre was an American

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manufactured by the Etnyre Motor Car Company in

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from 1910 until 1911. The car was priced at $3500 () and came with a 7.7 liter 50 hp four-

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of the company's own design. Touring, roadster, and other body styles were offered on the same

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. According to the founder's daughter, Harriet, 10 cars total were made, four of which were worn out by her brothers during the "testing" phase. Frequently seen on automobile lists spelled as Entyre, the correct spelling is Etnyre.

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* * Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Illinois Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Cars introduced in 1910 {{brass-auto-stub