Californian Six (United States) - AllCarIndex

The Californian Six was an automobile produced by California Motor Corp., based in Los Angeles, California. The company was established in 1920, during a period of significant growth in the American automotive industry. The Californian Six was introduced in May of the same year, with the intention of catering to the needs of Western motorists, although the specifics of these requirements were not clearly defined.

The vehicle featured a Beaver 6-cylinder engine and was designed with a long 7-seater phaeton body mounted on a 134-inch (3400 mm) wheelbase. It included wire wheels and a rear-mounted spare tire, which were notable design elements for the time. Despite initial enthusiasm from the automotive press and advance advertising, the Californian Six struggled to gain traction in the market.

Ultimately, the Californian Six's production was limited to a single pilot model, which became the only completed vehicle. The company faced financial difficulties, leading to its failure shortly after the introduction of the model. Only two additional chassis were produced, which remained unbodied, marking the end of the Californian Motor Corp.'s venture into automobile manufacturing.