Cleveland Automobile Company was an American automobile manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio, that operated from 1902 to 1904. The company was founded by A.L. Moore, who transitioned from the bicycle industry to automobile production after selling the Cleveland Machine Screw Company, which had previously manufactured components for the Sperry Electric.
In its inaugural year, Cleveland offered a range of vehicles that included a two-seater roadster powered by a single-cylinder engine and a four-seater tourer equipped with a 15-horsepower two-cylinder engine. These models were produced through 1903, showcasing the company's early commitment to developing practical automobiles for consumers.
By 1904, Cleveland Automobile Company updated its lineup, introducing a 20-horsepower four-cylinder tourer that replaced the earlier two-cylinder model. The single-cylinder vehicles remained in production, and all models featured chain drive systems, which were common in early automotive design. Despite its brief existence, Cleveland Automobile Company contributed to the early automotive landscape in the United States.
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