Pope-Hartford

The Pope-Hartford was one of the makes of the Pope Motor Car Company founded by Colonel AA Pope, and was a manufacturer of Brass Era automobiles in Harford between 1903 and 1914.[1][2]

1910 Pope-Hartford Model T tourer

Pope-Hartford
Overview
ManufacturerPope Motor Car Company
Production1903–14
Body and chassis
Body styleroadster, tourer
Powertrain
Enginegasoline
1911 Pope-Hartford Model W touring

1911 Pope Hartford Model W Portola Roadster

Car

Depending on the extras chosen, the Pope-Hartford Touring Car may be purchased for $2750. The 229.4 cubic-inch four-cylinder engine, which produced 40 horsepower and weighed 3260 pounds, was capable of transporting five passengers. Due to the semi-elliptic leaf springs, the ride was smooth and comfortable. The vehicle could comfortably cruise at 50 mph thanks to the three-speed selectable sliding transmission.[3]

Demise

Pope declared bankruptcy in 1907[1] and died in August 1909.[3]

In 1914, the main offices of Pope were moved to Westfield, Massachusetts. However, in 1915, the Pope Manufacturing Company filed for bankruptcy.

References
  1. David Corrigan. "The Columbia Cars Are Born". Hog River Journal - Exploring CT History. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
  2. "American Automobiles - Manufacturers". Farber and Associates, LLC - 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  3. Daniel Vaughan (August 2005). "1911 Pope-Hartford Model W news, pictures, and information". Conceptcarz.com.
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