Ames was an American automobile manufacturer active from 1910 to 1915, based in Owensboro, Kentucky. The company originated as the Carriage Woodstock Company, founded by Frederick Ames, a carriage builder who expanded his business to include automobiles. In 1910, Ames introduced a conventional 30-horsepower four-cylinder tourer, marking the beginning of its foray into the automotive industry. In the following years, Ames diversified its…