Downing [2]; Downing-Detroit (United States) - AllCarIndex

Downing was an American automobile manufacturer that operated from 1913 to 1915. The company was initially established as Downing Cyclecar Company in Detroit, Michigan, and later expanded its operations to Cleveland, Ohio, where it was known as Downing Motorcar Company.

The Downing vehicles were designed as light cars rather than traditional cyclecars, featuring both tandem and side-by-side seating configurations. The lineup included a four-seater model and was powered by a four-cylinder engine, which was paired with a conventional selective gearbox and shaft drive. Additionally, a two-cylinder engine option was available, designated as the A.1080.

In the summer of 1913, the company announced its manufacturing operations in Cleveland, leading to a distinction between the Detroit-built models, which were referred to as Downing-Detroit, and the Cleveland-built cars. The latter were offered with similar specifications but were built on a shorter wheelbase and marketed at a lower price point. The Downing brand ultimately ceased production in 1915.