FAL (United States) - AllCarIndex

The automobile brand known as Fauntleroy was established in the United States in 1909 and operated until 1914. The company was initially formed as the EA.L Motor Company in Chicago, Illinois, and later became the EA.L. Automobile Company. The brand derived its name from its founders, T.S. Fauntleroy, H.R. Averill, and E.H. Lowe.

Fauntleroy produced vehicles that were characterized by conventional designs and were powered by a four-cylinder Buda engine. Initially, the engine was rated at 30 horsepower, but from 1910 onwards, it was listed as having a power output of 35 to 40 horsepower, although it remained the same engine throughout its production. The company offered a variety of body styles, including toy tonneau, tourer, roadster, speed car, and town car, with prices ranging from $1,750 to $3,000.

Among the notable models produced by Fauntleroy was the Grayhound, introduced in 1914. This model featured a distinctive cyclops headlamp positioned at the top of the radiator and a two-seater roadster body that could be converted into a bed. The design allowed the seat cushion to be pushed forward to serve as a pillow, with the occupants' feet extending towards the rear of the vehicle. Despite its innovative features, the brand ceased operations shortly after the introduction of the Grayhound.