Nielson (automobile)

The Nielson was an automobile built in Detroit, Michigan by the Nielson Motor Car Company in 1907.

Nielson Motor Car Company
TypeAutomobile manufacturer
Founded1906 (1906)
FounderE. A. Nielson
Defunct1907 (1907)
HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan,
ProductsAutomobiles

History

The Nielson was built as a two-seater runabout equipped with a single-cylinder 12 hp air-cooled engine. The engine was located behind the seat, and was equipped with a friction transmission and double-chain drive. The vehicle was priced at $800, equivalent to $26,056 in 2022. E. A .Nielson drove his runabout to New York City and displayed it at the Selzer Garage.[1]

Automotive historians have speculated that E .A. Nielson may have been Emil A. Nelson who had previously worked for Packard and who would do design work for Hupmobile beginning in 1908.[1]

References

  1. Kimes, Beverly Rae; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.
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