Economy [1] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Economy Motor Buggy Company was established in the United States in 1908, with its initial operations based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company specialized in manufacturing high-wheel buggies, which were characterized by their two-cylinder air-cooled engines and double-chain drive systems.

The company faced significant challenges early in its existence, including a patent infringement lawsuit from the makers of the Success buggy. In an attempt to evade legal issues, Economy Motor Buggy Co. relocated from Fort Wayne to Kankakee, Illinois. However, this move did not yield the desired results, as the company struggled to find a suitable labor force. Subsequently, they moved operations again to Joliet, Illinois, where they encountered the same legal challenges from the Success buggy manufacturers.

By 1912, Economy Motor Buggy Company shifted its focus from passenger vehicles to the production of commercial vehicles, marking a significant change in its business strategy. The company ceased operations shortly thereafter, concluding its brief but notable presence in the early automotive industry.