Crusader (United States) - AllCarIndex

Crusader Motor, also known as Jar Co., was an American automobile manufacturer based in Joliet, Illinois. The company operated briefly from 1914 to 1915, during which it produced a light car that was a refinement of the earlier Dayton cyclecar.

The Crusader featured an 18-horsepower four-cylinder engine, which was carried over from the last model of the Dayton. It was equipped with a three-speed gearbox and utilized a shaft drive system. Despite its development, a fixed price for the Crusader was never established, and it is believed that only a limited number of pilot models were produced before the company ceased operations.

The short-lived existence of Crusader Motor reflects the challenges faced by early automotive manufacturers in the competitive landscape of the early 20th century.