The Railsbach was an automobile built in

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by L. M. Railsbach, in 1914.

History

L. M. Railsbach, a draughtsman for the Valley Boat & Engine Company, classed the vehicle as a

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, but with its wheel track of 3-ft, it would make it a

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. The two-seater sold for $350. It had a

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, 1.2L engine. L. M. Railsbach did not incorporate a company and the factory used for production is not known.

References

{{reflist Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan Defunct manufacturing companies based in Michigan Brass Era vehicles Cyclecars 1910s cars Cars introduced in 1914