The Rapids Motor Car Co. of Grand Rapids
1903
Four men, all dressed in suits and hats, and a woman wearing a large hat sit in the open vehicle, a Rapid Touring car, made in Grand Rapids by the Rapids Motor Car Company. It featured a two-cylinder, 15 hp engine, three-speed transmission, double-chain drive, and a $2,000 price tag.
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| Title | The Rapids Motor Car Co. of Grand Rapids |
|---|---|
| Date | 1903 |
| Format | Photograph |
| Notes | Title by cataloger. The original car manufacturing company was bought by M. B. Martin who produced only a few cars at 145 Monroe, then moved to 592 Cherry. |
| Location In Photo | Grand Rapids |
| Collection | The original photograph is located in the National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Krause Publication, 'Std. Cat. AMERICAN CARS, ISBN 0-87341-428-4. The photograph is reproduced with permission of the publisher. |