Crowther; Crowther-Duryea (United States) - AllCarIndex

Crowther Motor Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1915. The company produced light automobiles until 1916, when it transitioned to Crowther-Duryea Motor Company, based in Rochester, New York. The vehicles manufactured during this period were characterized by a 23-horsepower, four-cylinder engine, which was produced by the Cresson-Morris Company.

The Crowther utilized a unique transmission system developed by Charles E. Duryea, which employed twin grooved rollers that engaged with the rims of the rear wheels. In 1916, Henry Crowther enlisted Duryea's expertise, leading to the integration of his design into the Crowther line. This collaboration marked the end of the production of the cyclecar previously made by Cresson-Morris, as the focus shifted to the Crowther-Duryea model.

Despite the initial plans for production, the Crowther-Duryea was short-lived, with only a limited number of vehicles assembled in early 1917. It is believed that approximately 100 units were produced, making the Crowther-Duryea a rare example of early 20th-century American automotive engineering. The company ceased operations shortly thereafter, concluding its brief existence in the automotive industry.