The Olympian was an

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built in

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, USA, by the Olympian Motors Company from 1917 to 1921.

History

R. A. Palmer purchased the well equipped

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factory from

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to produce a low priced car. Model 37 was a 4-cylinder 23-hp

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called the Tourist selling for $795 () and a four-seat roadster called the Gypsy selling for $825. The car was given a large selection of colors to distinguish them from competitors. In 1920, management issues caused the company to be sold to Otis Friend and the Friend automobile would go into production later in 1920.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Olympian (Automobile) Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan Defunct manufacturing companies based in Michigan Vintage vehicles 1910s cars 1920s cars Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1917 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1920 Cars introduced in 1917 Cars discontinued in 1920