Allen (1913 Ohio automobile)

Allen was an early automobile marque associated with automobile production in Ohio, United States. Based on the available information, it was manufactured by the Allen Motor Company, began producing light automobiles around 1913, and continued into the 1920s. Publicly verifiable information is limited, so its exact production site, model range, output, management, and discontinuation date cannot be confirmed here. It should be distinguished from other automobiles, companies, and brands using the Allen name.

Available information indicates that the Allen automobile marque appeared in Ohio, United States, around 1913 and was manufactured by the Allen Motor Company. Its products were light automobiles, and production reportedly continued into the 1920s. Reliable information about the company’s establishment, factory location, model changes, production volume, and reasons for discontinuation is currently insufficient. Because the name Allen may refer to several different entities in automotive history, this entry is limited to the automobile marque associated with Ohio in 1913 and does not merge it with other manufacturers using the same name.

• 1913

  Brand begins automobile production

  Available sources place the start of Allen automobile production in 1913 and associate the brand with Ohio in the United States and the Allen Motor Company.

Early American light automobile brand

• 1913

  Light automobiles

  Available information confirms only that Allen produced light automobiles; there is not enough reliable information to identify specific model names, body styles, engine specifications, or prices.