Gideon (Denmark) - AllCarIndex

Gideon was a Danish automobile manufacturer that operated from 1913 to 1920. The company was founded by Rudolph Kramper, who had previously been involved in the production of stationary engines since 1895, in partnership with Jorgensen. The firm was based in Horsens, Denmark, and focused on producing vehicles that featured 4-cylinder engines with a power output of 9.7 horsepower. These engines were notable for their separately cast cylinders mounted on an aluminum crankcase, showcasing a commitment to innovative engineering for the time.

In addition to passenger cars, Gideon also manufactured trucks and fire engines, which were equipped with larger engines of 3.9 and 5.5 liters, the latter featuring overhead valves. Despite the production of 129 vehicles, the company faced financial difficulties and was liquidated in 1920. Following its closure, the firm re-emerged a few years later, shifting its focus to the production of machine tools.