Dile (United States) - AllCarIndex

Dile Motorcar Company was established in Reading, Pennsylvania, and operated from 1914 to 1917. The company produced a small, two-seater roadster that was powered by an 11-horsepower four-cylinder engine and featured shaft drive. The vehicle was priced at $485, making it an attractive option for consumers at the time.

The name "Dile" was derived from the initials of the company's founders, Fred K. Dick and Irvin D. Lengel. Among its notable customers was film star Pearl White, who had her Dile roadster uniquely customized with black and white stripes.

In 1918, the Dile Motorcar Company ceased operations, and all unfinished vehicles, along with patterns and blueprints, were acquired by Belmont Motors Corporation, located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. However, Belmont did not continue the production of Dile vehicles and instead shifted its focus to manufacturing trucks, which it produced until 1924.