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Simplex Automobile Company

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describes the new six cylinder shaft driven car with 100-hp at 2000-rpm. In the August 1916 Automobile Topics magazine 2- page article, the new cars was described as the "Model 5 Simplex-Crane -- or plain Simplex". Although never official, the Simplex Crane Model 5 would often be referred to as the Crane-Simplex.
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In July 1921 Hare's motors announced it would be dissolved and the separate units would reorganize as individual companies. Simplex which was still not producing cars, reverted to Mercer ownership. By July 1922, a reorganization of Mercer Motors and reversal of its arrangements with Hare Motors was
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Manufacturing Company of New York City was established by Smith & Mabley, Inc., to manufacturer automobiles in 1904. The S & M Simplex was a luxury car designed by Chief Engineer Gustav Edward Franquist who was influenced by European designs. With an impending bankruptcy, Smith & Mabley,
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On June 5, 1912 Herman Broesel died and in September 1913 his sons sold the company to Bankers Goodrich, Lockhart and Smith of New York, NY. Henry Lockhart, Jr. became president. John D. Dale, Sales Manager and G. E . Franquist, Factory Superintendent, remained as directors. Herman A. Broesel,
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The Crane Model 4, became the Simplex, Crane Model 5. From the beginning of the announcement of the Simplex purchase of Crane, The Automobile magazine referred to the new car as Crane-Simplex, only mentioning later in the September 1915 article that it was the Crane model of Simplex The article
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By November 1911, Simplex was again running their own sales rooms. Simplex reported it was spending $ 50,000 annually on their racing program and as an advertising cost had an insufficient return from the 'sporty" class of buyers it attracted. Racing would be curtailed with plans to broaden
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The Simplex plant would begin construction of aviation motors for Wright-Martin. Morris Metcalf was appointed vice-president in charge of the Simplex departments of sales, body, service and publicity. The Simplex Automobile Company plant was enlarged to begin production off the
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four times between 1907 and 1911. Clinton H. Crane was the designer of the Dixie and Simplex series of motor boats. His brother, Henry M. Crane, was involved with Edward Franquist in engine design. Franquist built motor boat engines up to 8-cylinders but Henry Crane did as well.
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In January 1908, it was announced that Palmer & Singer would be the sole selling agents for Simplex Automobiles, and C. M. Hamilton, former Simplex salesman, would be joining the firm. The sales room was located in Palmer & Singer’s new building at 1620 Broadway.
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as a coachbuilder and most Crane automobiles were bodied by that firm. Only about 20 Crane Model 3s were made in 1912 and 1913. By 1914 a Model 4 was produced by Crane. It differed in having the six cylinders cast in two blocks of three instead of three pairs.
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By 1910, the Simplex sales office was located at 1860 Broadway, New York City, and the factory continued to be located at 614 East 83rd Street. Wilbur C. Whitehead retired from the presidency of Simplex Automobile in 1910 to devote his energies to
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continued to be the main coachbuilder for Simplex. Palmer & Singer introduced their own line of cars with the separate Simplex Model 50 offered at $ 5,750 (equivalent to $ 194,989 in 2023), being the leader of their line.
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with the Queens, New York plant and assets being purchased from Mercer. Plans for 100 cars per year production were spelled out, but it appears production never resumed. Henry M. Crane became a consulting engineer to
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Jr. became the manager of the Long Island City Service Department and Carl A. Broesel joined Franquist in New Brunswick. The Simplex Automobile Capital was increased from $ 1,000,000 to $ 1,500,000.
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would purchase all outstanding Simplex Automobile Company stock to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. Henry Lockhart, Jr. and Henry M. Crane would continue as Directors with Wright-Martin.
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From 1911, the Simplex Automobile Company concentrated on the sale of chassis over completed cars, working with the best known automobile coachbuilders of the era to provide the bodies.
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entered into an agreement to purchase the Simplex Automobile Company. In November Henry Lockhart, Jr. became President of Wright. In August of 1916 Wright Company merged with the
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of Trenton, NJ under the control of Emlen S. Hare, would absorb the assets of the Simplex Automobile Company. Automobile equipment was relocated to the Vernon Avenue building in
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For 1909 the Simplex 50hp model remained the main offering. A new, more powerful Simplex was the G. E. Franquist designed 90hp model, that could reach speeds of 90mph. In 1909
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four-cylinder automobiles it was producing. In July 1915, the Simplex Automobile Company purchased the Crane Motor Company, acquiring at the same time the services of
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Textile importer Herman Broesel, Sr., brought on board his sons Herman Broesel, Jr., and Carl Broesel who shared a passion for automobile and motor boat racing.
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and Frank Lescault. In July 1909, Simplex again won the Brighton Beach 24 Hour race with drivers George Robertson and Al Poole. George Robertson won the
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replaced Ormsby and Simplex placed third in the race. In 1911, Competing in a Simplex 50hp model, Ralph DePalma with his mechanic Charles Bury ran the
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This new six cylinder design attracted the attention of the Simplex Automobile Company. The Simplex needed a more refined design than the large
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Simplex Automobile production at New Brunswick ceased in October 1917, as Wright-Martin concentrated Simplex production on airplane engines for
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Inc., sold their automobile manufacturing company and plant to their friend Herman Broesel, Sr., in March 1907 Broesel established the
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which had been used as a service department. In February 1920 Hare's Motors, Incorporated was organized to take over the assets of
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at Vernon Avenue and 12th Street was established. Simplex sales office was now at 59th Street and Central Park, South.
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1918 Simplex Crane Model 5 - Simplex Limousine body. This image was used again for the 1921 Handbook of Automobiles.
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in addition to their own Simplex bodies. The chassis was guaranteed for life in the hands of the original owner.
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and moved in on November 15, 1911. With the closing of the New York City factory, a large service department in
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Simplex actively competed in races and hill-climbs usually with top results. Simplex won the 24 Hour Race at
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Simplex's print advertising. Simplex stated that maximum output was limited to about 350 cars a year.
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The 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – Simplex Automobile Images by Steve Natale - OldMotor.com
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In May 1910 Simplex won the Brighton Beach 24 Hour race for a third time with drivers Al Poole and
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After 100 years, J.D. Rockefeller’s 1917 Crane-Simplex takes a ‘Drive Home’ at ClassicCarsJournal
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1914 Simplex Service building, Vernon Ave, Long Island City - part of the building is extant
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A total of 1,865 vehicles were built. This includes 467 vehicles designed by Henry Crane.
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automobile manufactured from 1907 to 1918. Headquartered with a manufacturing plant in
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Seal Cove Auto Museum - Large, Impressive and Very Rare - The 1917 Simplex-Crane
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Jay Leno and the 1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 Holbrook Skiff at ClassicCarsJournal
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Al Poole in the Simplex 90hp, winner of the Brighton Beach 24 hour Race in 1910
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1908 Palmer-Singer advertisement for the Simplex Model 50 in Automobile Topics
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Bodies were built by a variety of coachbuilders including Brewster, Healey,
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The Atlantic, October 1950 article - The Simplex by Smith Hempstone Oliver
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Crane Model 5 was commonly called Simplex-Crane and Crane-Simplex. The
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4-seater and 7-seater touring car, 2-seater runabout, sedan, landaulet
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finally completed. In November of 1922, Henry M. Crane announced the
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died while avoiding Ormsby during an illegal turn in a practice run.
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was appointed President. Edward Franquist's services were retained.
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Simplex engines powered the Dixie series motor boats which won the
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Simplex The Best -1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 article Hemmings.com
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Herman Broesel, Sr. and sons, G. Edward Franquist, Henry M. Crane
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Simplex Automobile factory in New Brunswick, N.J., opened in 1912
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1916 Simplex Crane Model advertisement in Life Christmas edition
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was disqualified after causing a fatal crash. H. Frey in his
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Ralph Beardsley and J.D. Coote in a Simplex 90hp at the 1910
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1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 Brewster at 2018 Bonhams Auction
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7-seater touring car, 7-seater landaulet, 7-seater sedan
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7-seater touring car, 7-seater landaulet, 7-seater sedan
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Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
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1917 Simplex Crane Model 5 - Simplex Enclosed Drive body
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was formed in 1907 to take over the manufacturer of the
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The Crane Model Six-Cylinder Simplex Pronouncement 1915
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race in Philadelphia in 1909 with his 90 h.p. Simplex.
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Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1922
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Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities
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1915 Simplex Crane Model advertisement in Country Life
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Motor vehicle manufacturers based in New York (state)
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Simplex Automobile Company at DPL Digital Collections
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1909 Simplex Model 90 Speed Car in Motor Age magazine
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The Vanderbilt 1918 Crane-Simplex Model 5 at NPS.gov
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Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1907
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Automobile Journal Publishing Company. 1913. 779:1915 Simplex Crane Model advertisement in Life 8: 2325:Companies based in New Brunswick, New Jersey 56:1916 Simplex - Crane Model 5 radiator emblem 44: 1678:The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile 1645:Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 16:Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer 1431: 839: 43: 1965:. Printers' Ink Publishing Company. 1911. 898:Speed Car 2 seater, Toy Tonneau 4 seater 2152:. King Sell & Olding, Limited. 1916. 669: 495: 487: 355: 343: 335: 290: 77:Smith & Mabley Manufacturing Company 35: 2013:Hub and New York Coach-makers' Magazine 1707:. Motor World Publishing Company. 1907. 1620: 757: 587: 405: 2232:. Trade News Publishing Company. 1922. 2098:The Automobile - Automotive Industries 2085:. Trade News Publishing Company. 1917. 2016:. Trade News Publishing Company. 1915. 1825:. Motor Boat Publishing Company. 1908. 2181:Automotive Industries, the Automobile 2110: 2108: 2043: 2041: 2039: 2006: 2004: 1918: 1916: 1648:(3rd ed.). Krause Publications. 731:Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Company 407:Simplex Model 50 and Model 90 Gallery 7: 2168:. Ferguson Publishing Company. 1917. 1790:Horseless Age, Automotive Industries 1783: 1781: 1716: 1714: 1667: 1665: 1634: 1632: 1630: 1628: 1626: 1624: 1238:Tourabout 4-seater, Coach 7-seater 1218:Touring cars 4-seater and 5-seater 1098:Touring cars 4-seater and 5-seater 998:Touring cars 5-seater and 7-seater 918:Landaulet 7-seater, sedan 7-seater 504:Simplex established a new plant in 2305:Luxury motor vehicle manufacturers 1642:; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). 1555:Simplex Automobiles at ConceptCarz 692:Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation 14: 1560:1912 Crane Model 3 at ConceptCarz 564:James Cunningham, Son and Company 454:1909 Simplex Model 50 Toy Tonneau 442:1909 Simplex Model 50 Touring Car 234:, manufacturing from 1912 was in 2133:The Accessory and Garage Journal 820: 808: 796: 784: 772: 760: 653: 641: 629: 617: 605: 593: 471: 459: 447: 435: 430:1909 Simplex Model 50 Speed Car 423: 411: 62: 50: 2197:Motor West and California Motor 418:1909 Simplex Model 50 Landaulet 2184:. Class Journal Company. 1920. 2053:. Class Journal Company. 1915. 2032:. Class Journal Company. 1915. 1742:. Horseless Age Company. 1908. 1: 2248:. Moody Manual Company. 1924. 700:Hispano-Suiza airplane engine 666:Wright-Martin and World War I 589:Simplex Crane Model 5 Gallery 478:1911 Simplex Model 90 Chassis 466:1911 Simplex Model 50 Chassis 733:was added in November 1920. 123:; 103 years ago 97:; 117 years ago 2229:The Automotive Manufacturer 2082:The Automotive Manufacturer 352:Race where they placed 7th. 40:1916 Simplex, Crane Model 5 2341: 523: 265:Simplex Automobile Company 213:Simplex Automobile Company 45:Simplex Automobile Company 25: 18: 2069:. E.E. Schwarzkopf. 1916. 1774:. E.E. Schwarzkopf. 1908. 506:New Brunswick, New Jersey 285:J. M Quinby & Company 236:New Brunswick, New Jersey 61: 49: 2216:. Chilton Company. 1920. 2101:. Chilton Company. 1915. 1981:. Chilton Company. 1912. 1978:Automobile Trade Journal 1928:. Chilton Company. 1911. 1793:. Chilton Company. 1909. 19:Not to be confused with 2320:Cars introduced in 1907 729:, Mercer and Simplex. 688:Glenn L. Martin Company 560:Henry Middlebrook Crane 484:New Jersey and New York 1994:The Automobile Journal 675: 542:car offered only as a 520:Simplex, Crane Model 5 501: 493: 397:first Indianapolis 500 361: 353: 341: 296: 205:1,865 (1907-1918) 41: 1398:Touring car 7-seater 1378:Touring car 5-seater 1358:Touring car 7-seater 1318:Touring car 5-seater 1158:Touring car 5-seater 1138:Touring car 4-seater 1078:Touring car 5-seater 1018:Touring car 7-seater 938:Touring car 7-seater 878:Toy tonneau 4 seater 739:Crane-Simplex Company 717:In January 1920, the 678:In October 1915, the 673: 568:Cunningham automobile 499: 491: 368:in 1908 with drivers 359: 347: 339: 294: 244:Crane-Simplex Company 148:Crane-Simplex Company 39: 1726:. The Society. 1924. 719:Mercer Motor Company 399:race placing Sixth. 2213:Chilton's Motor Age 1258:Tourabout 4 seater 684:Garwood, New Jersey 532:Crane Motor Company 277:Wilbur C. 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Index

American Simplex
Smith and Mabley
Crane-Simplex



Automotive
Crane-Simplex Company
New York City
New York
United States
Automobiles
luxury
Brass Era
New York City
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Crane-Simplex Company
Long Island
Smith & Mabley
Wilbur C. Whitehead
J. M Quinby & Company

American-La France
Elmira
contract bridge
Harmsworth Cup


Vanderbilt Cup

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