Gregory [2] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Gregory was an automotive endeavor initiated by Ben F. Gregory in Kansas City, Missouri, during the late 1940s and mid-1950s. The brand's activity spanned from 1948 to 1956, during which Gregory focused on innovative vehicle designs, particularly in the realm of front-wheel drive technology.

In its early phase, Gregory produced a prototype sedan that featured a 1963cc four-cylinder air-cooled flat-four Continental engine. This design was notable for its unconventional layout, which required a propeller shaft, diverging from the common practice of utilizing rear-mounted engines in front-wheel drive vehicles. The sedan was equipped with a three-speed Borg Warner gearbox, but despite its unique engineering, only a single prototype was ever constructed, and no formal manufacturing company was established.

In 1956, Ben Gregory attempted to revive his automotive ambitions with a new project, this time focusing on a sports car. This model was designed with an aluminum body and was powered by a 1590cc Porsche flat-four engine, which was front-mounted and also drove the front wheels. Unlike the earlier sedan, Gregory set a price of $5,000 for the sports car; however, similar to his previous efforts, only one prototype was produced. The Gregory brand ultimately remained a small footnote in automotive history, characterized by its innovative yet unproduced designs.