Crystal City (United States) - AllCarIndex

Crystal City was an automobile manufacturer established in 1914 by Raymond Troll and Charles Manning in Corning, New York. The company was named after the town, which was known for its association with the Corning glass company.

The primary product of Crystal City was a cydecar, a type of vehicle that combined features of a car and a motorcycle. The cydecar was equipped with an 18-horsepower four-cylinder Farmer engine, a conventional three-speed gearbox, and utilized shaft drive for power transmission.

Production was limited, with the company planning to manufacture 25 vehicles in its inaugural year. However, it is uncertain whether this production target was ever met, as the factory operated out of a small garage. In the summer of 1914, the company rebranded itself as the Corning Motor Car Company, reflecting its local heritage and aspirations in the automotive industry.