Amherst (Canada) - AllCarIndex

Amherst was a Canadian automobile manufacturer active for a brief period from 1911 to 1912. The company was established as the Canadian Two in One Capital Auto Co. in Amherstburg, Ontario. It aimed to produce versatile vehicles, exemplified by its notable model, the Amherst 40. This model featured a conventional 40-horsepower four-cylinder engine and was designed as a tourer with a unique demountable body that allowed it to be converted into a light truck.

Despite the innovative design, the company faced challenges in securing ongoing financial support. Although initial funding was provided by investors from Detroit, enthusiasm waned before the production could commence in a newly constructed factory. Ultimately, only three units of the Amherst 40 were completed. Following the closure of Amherst, the factory was repurposed by Brock Moton Ltd., which produced a single example of the BROCK Six in 1921.