Buel

Buel was an early American automobile manufacturer that operated from 1897 to 1903 in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company was established by James Frederick Bud, whose family had a history in machine works dating back to 1857. Initially, the Bud family business focused on producing drill presses and freight elevators.

In 1897, James Frederick Bud began constructing steam-powered automobiles for friends and local customers. The vehicles were notable for being built entirely in-house, with the exception of the boilers and other components sourced externally. Buel's cars were priced between $500 and $600, but production was limited, with an output of only one vehicle per year. The company ceased operations in 1903, marking the end of its brief foray into the automotive industry.