C de L (United States) - AllCarIndex

C. de L. Engineering Works was an American automobile manufacturer based in Nutley, New Jersey, founded in 1913. The company produced a limited range of vehicles, primarily focusing on two models that featured four-cylinder engines.

The first model was a 3.2-litre vehicle, designated as the 2O/3Ohp, while the second was a more powerful 7-litre model known as the 30/60hp. Notably, the company advertised a unique feature of their engines, claiming that the pistons could be configured to operate in either a single or double acting mode, a terminology more commonly associated with steam engines rather than internal combustion engines.

Despite its innovative claims, C. de L. Engineering Works remained an obscure name in the automotive industry, and the details surrounding its operations and production are limited. The company did not achieve significant recognition or a lasting legacy in the automotive market.