1911 Maxwell Model AB Runabout
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Founded in 1904, the Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company of Tarrytown, New York, produced solid, low-priced automobiles. Two-cylinder cars, like this 1911 Model AB, dominated the company's early production, though four and -- briefly -- six-cylinder models were also offered. Maxwell consistently ranked among the top ten sellers in the United States. Following a reorganization in 1913, Maxwell was acquired by Chrysler in 1924.
Founded in 1904, the Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company of Tarrytown, New York, produced solid, low-priced automobiles. Two-cylinder cars, like this 1911 Model AB, dominated the company's early production, though four and -- briefly -- six-cylinder models were also offered. Maxwell consistently ranked among the top ten sellers in the United States. Following a reorganization in 1913, Maxwell was acquired by Chrysler in 1924.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1911
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.898.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Rubber (Material)
Leather
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 55.5 in
Width: 63.125 in
Length: 118.375 in
Wheelbase: 86 in
Inscriptions
Radiator: THE / "MAXWELL" / TARRYTOWN Hubs: WESTCHESTER SQUARE / NO. 6
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