Duryea Gem Manufacturing Co. was established in 1916 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the final automotive endeavor of Charles Duryea, a notable figure in the early automotive industry. The company focused on producing a three-wheeled cyclecar, which utilized the same engine and drive system as Duryea's earlier four-wheeled model from 1914-1915. The chassis for the Duryea Gem was constructed by the Detroit Chassis Company. Despite ambitious…