Abbott-Detroit
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Defunct | 1919 |
| Fate | Bankrupt |
| Headquarters |
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| Products | Automobiles |
The Abbott-Detroit represented a high-end American automobile manufactured between 1909 and 1919. Crafted under the guidance of John G. Utz, who had prior experience with Chalmers, Oldsmobile, and Autocar, the vehicle was powered by a robust engine from Continental. By 1913, the models came equipped with factory-standard electric lighting and starting systems and were offered with a lifetime guarantee.
In 1911, the company targeted an annual production volume of 3,000 vehicles. By 1916, daily manufacturing reached between 15 and 20 cars, which led to relocating operations from Detroit to a more spacious facility in Cleveland. This scale-up placed significant financial pressure on the business, resulting in bankruptcy by April 1918.
Dealerships
By approximately June 1910, Abbott-Detroit established a sales outlet in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 321 Admiral Boulevard. H. F. Worth took on the role of sales manager, aiming to distribute 500 automobiles throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The featured model was a four-cylinder five-passenger vehicle retailing at $1,500, outfitted with comprehensive electric lighting and magneto ignition—highlighting its status as a luxury automobile.
Models
The Abbott-Detroit range comprised:
- Fore Door Roadster with 34/45 hp (25/30 kW)
- Limousine (model year 1913)
- Battleship Roadster delivering 44/40 hp (33/37 kW)
- Model F rated at 34 hp (25 kW)
- Model L with 31 hp (24 kW)
- Model K producing 22 hp (20 kW)
- Fore Door Roadster with 30 hp ($1,500 in 1910)
- Fore Door Demi Tonneau with 30 hp ($1,650 in 1910)
Pricing varied from $1,700 for Fore Door variants up to $3,050 for the Limousine.