Acme [1] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Acme Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer based in Reading, Pennsylvania, operational from 1903 to 1911. The company was founded by James C. Reber, who initially established the Acme Bicycle Manufacturing Company in 1892. In 1902, Reber produced a car under his own name before adopting the Acme brand for all subsequent vehicles.

During its production years, Acme offered a range of automobiles, starting with a 16-horsepower twin engine model known as the Reber, which was available in 1904 and 1905. The company later expanded its lineup to include larger vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines, offering models with power outputs of 30, 30/35, and 45/50 horsepower. By 1909, Acme introduced six-cylinder engines with outputs of 48 and 60 horsepower. These vehicles were positioned as luxury items, with prices reaching up to $6,000 for a 60-horsepower tourer in 1909.

Despite facing financial difficulties, including a receivership in 1906, Acme continued operations until it ultimately ceased production in 1911. The factory was subsequently acquired by the manufacturers of the S.G.V. car. Notably, Frederick Moscovics joined Acme as sales manager in late 1904, later gaining recognition for his role in revitalizing the Stutz Motor Company over two decades later.