Stevens-Duryea logo.
Stevens-Duryea was an American manufacturer of automobiles in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts between 1901 and 1915 and from 1919 to 1927.
Stevens-Duryea logo.
The company was founded afer a falling out between Frank Duryea and his brother Charles in 1898. In 1900, Frank went on to form Hampden Automobile and Launch Company (Springfield), while Charles joined J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, who were about to enter the developing car business; they took over the factory of steam car and bicycle maker Overman (car company) (sharing the premises for several months).
Stevens-Duryea's first product was a 1904 tube chassis 6hp (4.5kW) flat twin buggy runabout victoria, the Model L.
After this venture failed in 1924 (though inventory continued to be sold into 1927), coachbuilding continued there, supplying the likes of Stanley and Ruxton.
Stevens-Duryea emblem.
Stevens-Duryea model X motor.
1892 Duryea spray carburetor and mechanical drawings used in first Duryea automobile. (source: National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library)
Frank Duryea at the wheel of his racecar. (Smithsonian Institution, Blakely Collection). source: America On The Move.
1899 Duryea light delivery wagon. (source: National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library)
1913 Stevens Duryea C Touring Car.
1913 Stevens Duryea C Touring Car radiator badge.
1922 Stevens-Duryea ad.
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