SANDUSKY

Sandusky Automobile Co. (1902-1904)

Sandusky, Ohio

This is a Sandusky hub emblem (c1904)      sam
Size: 40mm diameter   MM: Unknown (probably none)

The Sandusky Automobile Company was established in 1902 and plans were made to build a factory and homes for workmen. It was announced in early 1903 that ten cars were being constructed in a temporary manufacturing facility. The Sandusky was first shown at the New York Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden in 1903.

The Sandusky was a small, two seat, chain-driven, 5 hp single-cylinder light runabout. A 7 hp runabout companion model called the Courier was introduced in 1904. But, the company was in trouble and was put into bankruptcy in October 1904. This was the end of the Sandusky, although production of the Courier continued into 1905.

Emblem

The Sandusky did not have a radiator. Original photos show a possible decal on the side of the body but this cannot be confirmed, as the photos are unclear, see example below:

This is a Sandusky ad showing a possible side decal (1903)     ms

The Sandusky did show the "Sandusky" name on the hub cap emblems, see example shown above at the top of this post. This Sandusky hub emblem is very rare.

The following photo shows a Sandusky hub cap:

This is a Sandusky hub cap (c1904)      dkc