Burns [2] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Burns Bros. was an American automobile manufacturer based in Havre de Grace, Maryland, that operated from 1908 to 1912. The company specialized in high-wheeler vehicles, a design that was common among manufacturers with backgrounds in carriage and buggy production.

The Burns automobile was initially equipped with a 16-horsepower, 2-cylinder air-cooled engine, featuring a friction transmission and a double-chain drive system. In addition to the standard open buggy configuration, the company offered a fully-enclosed Transformable Coupé body style. In 1910, Burns Bros. introduced an 18/20-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine, although this variant was short-lived and only available for that year.

In an effort to modernize its offerings and move away from the traditional buggy aesthetic, Burns Bros. introduced smaller wheels on its final models in 1912. However, the company ceased operations that same year, likely due to challenges in competing with established markets in the Midwest, which were more favorable for high-wheeler designs.