Davis [4] (United States)

The George W. Davis Motor Car Company was established in Richmond, Indiana, and operated from 1908 until 1929. Initially, the company emerged from a wagon manufacturing background, producing high-wheel automobiles reminiscent of those made by International Harvester and Schacht. By 1911, Davis transitioned to more conventional automobile designs, utilizing Continental engines exclusively throughout its production years.

Davis offered a range of vehicles, including a four-cylinder engine model, which was later complemented by a six-cylinder series introduced in 1914. The company experienced modest success, with its highest sales reaching nearly 1,800 cars in 1920. In addition to domestic sales, Davis maintained an active export market, including two unsuccessful attempts to establish operations in Canada with the Winnipeg She in 1923 and the Derby in 1927.

In 1928, the company was acquired by Villor P. Williams' Automotive Corporation of America, which aimed to integrate a unique parking mechanism known as the Parkmobile into future Davis models. The Davis Six was rebranded as the New York Six, while the Davis Eight, introduced in 1927, retained the original name. However, production dwindled, and by the end of 1928, manufacturing ceased, with only a few of the announced 1928 models completed and sold as 1929 vehicles. Over its 21 years of operation, Davis produced approximately 15,000 automobiles.