Allen-Kingston (United States)

The Allen-Kingston Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer based in Kingston, New York, operational from 1908 to 1910. Founded by Walter C. Allen, who initially imported foreign cars, the company began producing vehicles branded as "NewYorks" before rebranding to Allen-Kingston. The name change occurred in 1909 when Allen modified the name of his NewYork Car & Truck Company to Allen-Kingston Motor Car Co.

Allen-Kingston vehicles were notable for their large 48-horsepower four-cylinder T-head engines. The cars were offered in various body styles, including tourers, limousines, and Gunboat roadsters, with prices ranging from $3,900 to $5,000. The design of these vehicles was influenced by European models, with Allen acknowledging that they were built on Mercedes lines. The engines were modeled after those of Isotta Fraschini, while the front axles were inspired by Fiat designs.

In 1908, the company produced approximately 100 of these large cars. The following year, a smaller 17-horsepower town car was introduced, and in 1910, a 36-horsepower model known as the Junior was developed by George J. Grossman, closely resembling the smaller G.J.G. model. In 1910, the company relocated to Bristol, Connecticut, although the production numbers from this period remain uncertain. Among the employees at Allen-Kingston was Fred Moscovics, who later gained recognition for his work with the Stutz Vertical Eight.