FRIEND

Friend Motors Corp. (1921)

Pontiac, Michigan

This is a Friend radiator emblem (1921)      mjs
Size: 75mm wide 47mm high   MM: Robbins

Otis C. Friend took over the Olympian Motor Company in early 1920 and continued to manufacture the Olympian car (see Olympian) until he was ready to produce his own motor car.

The Friend was a 31 hp four-cylinder automobile and was introduced at the New York Automobile Show in January 1921. The Friend was offered in touring, roadster, coupe and sedan styles. However, operations came to an end later in 1921, after the production of only 50 cars. Shortage of working capital and poor conditions in the market were cited as the reasons for the collapse of the business.

Emblem

The white and blue enamel Friend radiator emblem shown above is extremely rare.