Emerson [3] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Emerson Motor Company was established in 1917 in Kingston, New York, with backing from Robert C. Hupp, a former manufacturer of Hupmobile vehicles, and brothers Theodore and George Campbell. The company aimed to produce a conventional automobile that would compete directly with the Ford Model T, offering a 22-horsepower four-cylinder engine.

The Emerson featured a three-speed sliding gearbox, distinguishing it from the Ford's epicyclic transmission system. With a wheelbase of 110 inches (2792 mm), it was slightly longer than the Model T. Priced at $395 for a five-seat tourer, it was positioned competitively against the Ford Model T, which was priced at $360, and significantly lower than the Dodge, which cost $835.

Despite its promising start, Emerson Motor Company faced financial difficulties, including legal issues related to fraudulent activities by their brokers. In March 1917, Robert Hupp resigned, followed by the Campbells in September, who subsequently reorganized the company to produce the Campbell automobile, which shared similarities with the Emerson. Overall, production of Emerson vehicles was limited, totaling only several hundred units, all of which were tourers.