Pierce-Racine (automobile)
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The Pierce Engine Company of Racine, Wisconsin
, was manufacturer of the Pierce-Racine automobile. The company was founded in 1904 and production ended in 1909.
in 1904. They were located at 1952 Clark Street.
By March 1906, the company had four models including; Model A-3, a 12-horsepower, 2-cylinder Runabout at a cost of US$750; Model A-4, a 14-horsepower, 2-cylinder Light Touring Car at a cost of US$850; Model B2 a Light Touring Car with 16-horsepower and 2-cylinder at a cost of US$1,150; and Model C, with 24-horsepower, 4-cylinder Touring Car at a cost of US$1,750.
New York agents were Gantert & Paul at 60-62 West 116th Street and New England agents were Butler Motor Car Company of 995 Boylston Street in Boston
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Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
, was manufacturer of the Pierce-Racine automobile. The company was founded in 1904 and production ended in 1909.
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The Pierce Engine Company was founded in Racine, WisconsinRacine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
in 1904. They were located at 1952 Clark Street.
By March 1906, the company had four models including; Model A-3, a 12-horsepower, 2-cylinder Runabout at a cost of US$750; Model A-4, a 14-horsepower, 2-cylinder Light Touring Car at a cost of US$850; Model B2 a Light Touring Car with 16-horsepower and 2-cylinder at a cost of US$1,150; and Model C, with 24-horsepower, 4-cylinder Touring Car at a cost of US$1,750.
New York agents were Gantert & Paul at 60-62 West 116th Street and New England agents were Butler Motor Car Company of 995 Boylston Street in Boston
Boston
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