Eagle [10] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Eagle was an automobile brand that emerged in the early 1920s under the ownership of Durant Motors, which was founded by William C. Durant. The brand was based in New York, New York, and was part of Durant's ambitious plan to create a competitive lineup of vehicles to rival General Motors. This initiative was known as Durant's "Second Empire," aimed at offering cars across various price ranges.

The Eagle was introduced as a potential competitor in both four-cylinder and six-cylinder categories. However, the four-cylinder model never materialized. The six-cylinder version was prominently marketed as a rival to Chevrolet and was unveiled at the New York Automobile Show in January 1924. It was designed as a touring car with an 11.5-inch (2918 mm) wheelbase and was priced at $820. Notably, the Eagle featured four-wheel brakes, a significant innovation for an affordable car at that time.

Despite its promising features, the Eagle did not reach production. Instead, the project was ultimately transformed into the Flint 40, which differed primarily by incorporating a Continental 7U engine in place of the six-cylinder engine used in the Eagle prototypes. The Eagle brand, therefore, remained a short-lived chapter in the history of American automotive manufacturing.