Falcon-Knight

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Falcon Motors Corp, Elyria, OH and Detroit, MI (1927-1928)

John North Willys launched a companion car to the Willys-Knight at a time that most large manufacturers were doing the same. The 6 cylinder sleeve valve engine didn't produce many takers and the line was merged back into Willys-Knight after two years.

  • 1927 Lower priced companion make to Willys-Knight introduced.
  • 1928 Make merged into Willys-Overland operations and becomes Willys-Knight model 56.

References

  • Georgano, G. N. (1969). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885 to the Present , NY: Dutton, p 216.
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