Bell [2] (United States) - AllCarIndex

The Bell Motor Car Company was established in York, Pennsylvania, and operated from 1915 until 1922. The company produced a range of automobiles characterized by their conventional assembly and four-cylinder engines. Initially, Bell utilized engines from G.B. & S. and Continental, but by 1920, they standardized on a larger 36-horsepower engine manufactured by Herschell-Spillman.

The pricing of Bell vehicles varied, starting at $775 upon the car's announcement and increasing to $1,395 for a roadster and $1,500 for a tourer. In 1918, the company relocated to a factory previously occupied by the Pullman Company, which marked a significant expansion in their production capabilities.

In 1921, Charles E. Riess attempted to take over Bell's production through Riess Motors Inc., intending to rebrand the vehicles as Riess-Royal. However, this plan did not materialize, and the Bell name continued until production ceased in 1922. That year, only 63 cars were produced, contributing to a total of 1,933 vehicles manufactured during the company's entire operation. Notably, Bell Motor Car Company had a number of African-American dealers, which was uncommon in the automotive industry at that time.