H. A. Moyer Automobile Company (1908–1915), a manufacturer of luxury automobiles in

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, was founded by Harvey A. Moyer (1853–1935) of

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History

The company began business in 1876 in

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, as H. A. Moyer Carriage Company. As the era of the horse-drawn carriage came to an end, Moyer switched assembly to motor vehicles, although he continued to produce carriages. Moyer built large cars in the luxury $2,000 to $3,000 () range. His engines had full-pressure lubrication and both

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versions were available. Moyer intended to introduce a less expensive version for the 1916 model year, but he ran out of capital funds. By the end of 1915 he discontinued his automobile business, after the production of about 400 cars. In 1916 Moyer incorporated as H. A. Moyer, Inc., and became a dealer for

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automobiles.

Gallery

File:Moyer-autos 1912-0211.jpg, alt=, 1912 Moyer Advertisement File:Moyer-auto 1912-0811.jpg, alt=, 1912 Moyer advertisement File:Moyer Modell B v.jpg, alt=, 1913 Moyer Model B Touring Car File:H. A. Moyer Automobile Company, Syracuse, New York c1912 (6781795874).jpg, alt=, 1912 H. A. Moyer factory assembly

References

External links

The Moyer Ward Legacy (series of videos) - Peter Forgan, 2010H. A. Moyer USA 1915 supreme speed 80 km /h

Penfield Building, Former Moyer Carriage Factory, Syracuse, NYH. A. Moyer Designer builder, high grade carriages, 1909
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