Corbin [1] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Corbin Motor Vehicle Company was an American automobile manufacturer based in New Britain, Connecticut, operating from 1905 to 1912. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Hardware Corporation, which remains in business today. The company was founded by Philip Corbin, who had previously produced a few vehicles under the name Bristol in Bristol, Connecticut.

The Corbin brand introduced two primary models during its production years, both equipped with 4-cylinder air-cooled engines. The models included the 16/20hp Model D and the 24/30hp Model C, which utilized a unique cooling system featuring two fans positioned above the cylinders. While air-cooling was the standard until 1910, the company transitioned to water-cooled engines starting in 1908. The later models produced by Corbin were noted for their substantial build, with the largest being the Model 40, a 7-passenger limousine that featured a 120-inch (3048 mm) wheelbase and was priced at $4,000.

Corbin vehicles were distinguished by a unique design element: a pronounced peak on the radiator shell that extended to the bonnet. The production of Corbin cars was closely tied to the enthusiasm of Philip Corbin, and following his retirement, the company ceased operations, marking the end of the Corbin automobile era.