Gilson Manufacturing Co. was established in 1850 in Guelph, Ontario, originally as a foundry and machine works. In 1921, the company ventured into the automotive market, planning to produce a four-cylinder tourer. Despite being primarily an engine-making firm, Gilson opted to source engines from Continental, while they manufactured the frames and various other components in-house. The company produced a total of six cars, but only two were…