Crow Elkhart Aka Black Crow
The Crow-Elkhart was an American automobile manufactured from 1909 until 1924 by the Crow-Elkhart Motor Company of Elkhart, Indiana, founded by Martin E. Crow.
The company manufactured both four and six cylinder models. After World War I, Crow-Elkhart used Gray victory engines in some of its cars.
In 1922, the company went into receivership, and on June 22, 1923, the company's assets were sold for $78,000.
Crow-Elkhart Motor Car Co.
Elkhart, IN
1909-1924
The founders of this early American Automobile manufacturer were Dr. L.C. Crow and his son Martin Crow. The Crow-Elkhart automobile was produced in Elkhart, Indiana from 1909 to 1924. The Crow-Elkhart's were some of the first self starters.
The first automobile produced was a 5 passenger touring car. As you can see in the magazine ad below this car sold for $935.00 in 1918.
Crow-Elkhart's motor cars were powered by Rutenber, Lycoming, Herschell-Spillman, Gray and Atlas proprietary engines. The first being a 30 horsepower Herschell-Spillman. 1918 engine specifications include a 4 cylinder with a Zenith carburetor, Connecticut ignition and Dyneto self starting motor and lighting.
Models
In addition to the touring car, Crow Elkhart produced a 3 passenger convertible coupe, 5 passenger sedan. Deluxe models included a 5 passenger touring and a small 4 passenger deluxe clover leaf body. See all the 1918 Crow-Elkhart models below.
| Year | Engine | HP | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 4-cylinder | 25, 29, 32, 35, 38, 40 | 109–120 in (2,769–3,048 mm) |
| Four(1912) | 4-cylinder | 20 | 110 in (2,794 mm) [3] |
| 1912 | 4-cylinder | 26,27,28 | 114–18 in (2,896–457 mm) |
| 1913 | 4-cylinder or 6-Cylinder | 33-60 | 114–137 in (2,896–3,480 mm) |
| Four(1914-1915) | 4-cylinder | 26 | 114 in (2,896 mm) |
| Four(1914-1915) | 4-cylinder | 29 | 120 in (3,048 mm) |
| Six(1914-1915) | 6-cylinder | 34 | 130 in (3,302 mm) |
| Model 30(1916) | 4-cylinder | 20 | 112 in (2,845 mm) |
| Four(1917) | 4-cylinder | 20 | 114 in (2,896 mm) |
| Model C-E-36(1918-1919) | 4-cylinder | 20 | 115 in (2,921 mm) |
| Model L(1920-1923) | 4-cylinder | 34.9 | 117 in (2,972 mm) |
| Model H(1920) | 6-cylinder | 57 | 117 in (2,972 mm) |
| Model S(1921-1923) | 6-cylinder | 57 | 117 in (2,972 mm) |
| Model C-65(1922-1923) | 4-cylinder | N/A | N/A |
| Model CS-65(1922-1963) | 6-cylinder | N/A | N/A |
Black Crow
From 1909 to 1911, the Black Motor Company of Chicago, Illinois, sold a rebadged Crow-Elkhart automobile as the "Black Crow".
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