FS (United States) - AllCarIndex

FS Motors Co. was an American automobile manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that operated briefly from 1911 to 1912. The company was established as a subsidiary of Filer & Stowell, a firm recognized for its production of Corliss steam engines. This connection to a well-established engineering company provided FS Motors with a foundation in mechanical expertise.

The company entered the automotive industry by acquiring the Petrel Motor Car Company and the Beaver Manufacturing Company, which specialized in engine production. FS Motors utilized Beaver engines, offering models with power outputs of 22, 30, and 40 horsepower. The lineup included a range of vehicles such as runabouts, a torpedo tourer, and a parcel car equipped with a 12-horsepower engine.

Despite its short operational period, FS Motors contributed to the early automotive landscape by providing conventional shaft-driven chassis designs. However, the company ceased production after just two years, reflecting the challenges faced by many early automobile manufacturers in a rapidly evolving industry.