Greeley (United States) - AllCarIndex

The Miller Automobile Company was established in Greeley, Colorado, during the early 20th century, specifically between 1902 and 1903. The company produced a two-seater runabout that was powered by an 8-horsepower, two-cylinder engine. This vehicle featured an epicyclic transmission and a chain drive system, which were notable for the time.

The runabout was priced at $1,150, but it is believed that only one unit was manufactured. The production of this vehicle led to a dispute between Dr. W.L. Miller, who founded the company and claimed to have designed the car, and E.L. Miller, a machinist who constructed it and also asserted that he was the designer. E.L. Miller contended that Dr. Miller lacked the skills to drive a car, let alone design one.

Despite the ownership of the company resting with Dr. Miller, E.L. Miller took the initiative to advertise the construction of cars to special order, which may have continued for a few years following the initial production. The brief existence of the Miller Automobile Company highlights the challenges and complexities faced by early automotive manufacturers in the United States.