Collins Motors Inc. was an American automobile manufacturer that operated briefly in the early 1920s. Founded by Albert H. Collins, the company was based in Huntington, New York, before relocating to Garden City, New York. The firm is primarily known for its single model, the Collinet, which was developed as a continuation of Collins' earlier work with the Wolverine automobile.
The Collinet was designed as a two-seater speedster and featured a 132-inch (3350 mm) wheelbase, powered by a four-cylinder Wisconsin engine. The vehicle was showcased at the New York Auto Salon in November 1920, where it attracted attention due to its high price tag of $5,500. Plans for further production were announced, with prices for additional units expected to range between $5,000 and $6,500, but it is uncertain if any additional cars were ever manufactured.
Despite the initial enthusiasm and plans for the Collinet, the company ultimately failed to produce more than a pilot model. The lack of further production marked the end of Collins Motors Inc., which ceased operations shortly after its brief existence in the automotive market.
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