Cavalier (United States) - AllCarIndex

Cavalier Motor Associates was established in 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland. The company is best known for producing the Cavalier, a vehicle that was promoted as "The first of the Pony Cars." This innovative design allowed the Cavalier to be configured as a roadster, phaeton, coupe, or sedan by simply adding or removing various panels and parts, enabling customization for different occasions.

The Cavalier was powered by a four-cylinder overhead valve engine that produced 32 horsepower and featured a wheelbase of 98 inches (2487 mm). The vehicle was priced at $595, which included delivery to the buyer's garage. The concept of the versatile design was introduced by Norton L. Dods, who had previously marketed the Vernon car, named after Mount Vernon, New York, where the Cavalier prototype was constructed.

Despite its innovative design, the production of the Cavalier was short-lived, concluding with the creation of its sole prototype. The car's novelty did not translate into commercial success, and it remains a unique footnote in automotive history.