Bugmobile Company

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
Bugmobile Company of America
IndustryAutomotive
FoundedJuly 1907
Defunct1909
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
,
United States
ProductsAutomobiles

The Bugmobile company was founded in July 1907 in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

History

The Bugmobile Company was an American company founded in 1907. Production began late in 1907 for the 1908 model year.[2] The cars had unique features such as an angle steel frame from which the entire engine and transmission was suspended.[1] The transmission was selective with final drive. The company went out of business in 1909.

Models

Model Engine HP Wheelbase
Model A 2-cylinder 12 68"
Model B 2-cylinder 12 76"
Model C 2-cylinder 15 76"
  • 1908 Bugmobile Model A
    1908 Bugmobile Model A
  • 1908 Bugmobile Model B
    1908 Bugmobile Model B

Notes

  1. ^ a b Kimes, Beverly (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
  2. ^ "History of Early American Automobile Industry 1891-1929". Retrieved 2016-07-06.