Fitch [1] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Fitch was an American automotive brand founded in 1949 by champion racing driver John Fitch. The company was based in White Plains, New York, and focused on the development of sports cars. Fitch created two prototypes during the early stages of his career, which were known as the Fitch Model A and the Type B.

The Fitch Model A was constructed in Fitch's engineering shop, and the insights gained from this prototype were utilized in the design of the Type B. To maintain affordability, the vehicles incorporated production parts from other manufacturers. The chassis of the Type B was a modified Fiat 1000, while its body was a restyled Crosley Hot Shot. The car was powered by a Ford V8-60 engine, which produced 105 horsepower. Although it demonstrated impressive speed, the vehicle was noted for its unreliability on the track.

Fitch initially planned to market the Type B for $2,850 in street configuration. However, production was ultimately halted as Fitch's racing career gained momentum, leading to the discontinuation of the brand's automotive endeavors.