Ansted (United States) - AllCarIndex

Ansted was an automobile brand produced by the Lexington Motor Car Company, based in Connersville, Indiana, from 1921 to 1927. The brand was named after F.B. Ansted, who served as the President of both the Ansted Engineering Company and the Lexington Motor Car Company.

The Ansted brand featured two distinct series of vehicles, separated by a six-year gap. The first series, introduced in 1921, consisted primarily of a sporty roadster. This model was essentially a modified version of the Lexington offering, distinguished by its sporting design, a unique radiator, and a premium price tag of $4,000, which was significant for the time.

The second series emerged in 1927 and included a limited number of vehicles that were essentially the last of the Lexington models. These cars, likely produced in 1926, were rebranded with Ansted badges and marketed primarily in the Chicago area. In other regions, the final models retained the Lexington branding and were recognized as such.