Nelson (automobile)

E. A. Nelson Motor Car Company
Type	Automobile manufacturer
Industry	Automotive
Founded	1917
Founder	Emil A. Nelson
Defunct	1921
Fate	Bankruptcy
Headquarters	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Products	Automobiles
Production output	1,028 (1917-1921)

The Nelson was an automobile built in Detroit, Michigan by the E.A. Nelson Motor Car Company. It was made from 1917 to 1921.[1]

1921 Nelson Model E Touring

History

The Nelson was designed by engineer Emil A. Nelson, who formerly worked for Oldsmobile, Packard, and Hupmobile. The Nelson, designed along European lines, was equipped with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder aero-type engine with overhead cams. The vehicle was built as a touring car, roadster and a handful of closed model sedans. Price for the touring car in 1919 was $1,500, equivalent to $23,444 in 2021.[1]

Beginning production just before the U. S. joined in World War I and the post-war depression, caused E. A. Nelson's self-funded company to have financial issues. Approximately 1,028 vehicles were built before bankruptcy in 1921.[1]

References

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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[:0-1] 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.