Euclid Motor Car Company was established in 1914 in West Haven, Connecticut. The company focused on producing a unique type of vehicle known as a "cycle-light car," which was characterized by its small size and lightweight design. The Euclid featured a 40-inch track and was equipped with a 1.6-liter, 15-horsepower four-cylinder engine, along with a shaft drive system, which were notable attributes for a vehicle of its class.
Initially, the car was intended to be marketed under the name "Baby Grand." However, due to a trademark dispute with Chevrolet, which claimed rights to the name, Euclid was compelled to rename the vehicle to "Grand Baby." Despite the change, the new name did not carry the same appeal as the original.
There were plans for the production of the Grand Baby to take place in the Cameron factory, but these plans ultimately did not come to fruition. The Euclid Motor Car Company remains a historical example of early 20th-century automotive innovation, albeit with a brief presence in the market.
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