Gasmobile

The Gasmobile, originally called the American,^[1] was an automobile first produced in 1899. The name was changed to Gasmobile in 1900 by president John H. Flager.^[1] It appeared at the New York Auto Show in 1900. By 1901, 140 cars were made.^[1] One of its distinctive features was an automatic starting device. After producing a six-cylinder car, the company folded in 1902.^[2]

1901 Gasmobile 9HP

Gasmobile advertisement from 1900

Models

Year	Engine(Horsepower)	Wheelbase
1899-1901	1-cylinder(3 hp)	N/A
1902	3-cylinder(9, 12, or 20 hp)	71 in (1,803 mm)
1902	4-cylinder(25 hp)	88.5 in (2,248 mm) [1]
1902	6-cylinder(35 hp)[1]	88.5 in (2,248 mm)