Beebe [1] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Beebe was an American automobile brand that operated briefly in the early 20th century, specifically from 1905 to 1906. The company was associated with the Western Motor Truck & Whide Company, based in Chicago, Illinois. It began its foray into vehicle production around the turn of the century, during which it may have marketed a few cars under the name "Western."

In 1905, Beebe introduced the Beebe Model E, a touring car priced at $1,250. This model was equipped with a 30-horsepower, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke Wats engine, featuring friction drive and a pedal-operated starter. The following year, the company released the Issue No. 3, which was a more compact vehicle with a smaller 14-horsepower engine and a 2-seater body, retailing for $650. However, despite these efforts, Beebe ceased operations in 1906, having produced only one truck during its brief existence. It is important to note that there was another unrelated Chicago truck manufacturer named Western, which operated from 1917 to 1923.