1909 DORRIS MODEL D TOURING - EXPENSIVE BRASS ERA CAR

After leaving the St. Louis Motor Carriage Company in 1906, George P. Dorris founded the Dorris Motor Car Company with the financial backing of H. B. Krenning. The automobiles produced from this company were priced close to twice that of the average motorcars of the time, which was reflected in its motto, " Built to Last". During this time, Dorris continued to strive for excellence in engineering, developing at least 12 new patents for automotive improvements. The later motto, " Built Up to Standard, Not Down to Price", accurately described Dorris’s uncompromising commitment to building quality, Dorris cars were priced over $2,000, not quantity. Competitors such as Ford were mass producing cars for under $400. However, this contributed to the company’s slow decline, and by 1916 the company remained in business with only the truck and bus production. By 1924, the Dorris Motor Car Company had dissolved. The following year, Dorris established Dorris Motors Incorporated, a company that focused on buses. However, it lasted only until 1926. This Dorris touring car shows all the brass era features including the large brass headlamps, radiator, running lamps, wheel hubs, kerosene canister, dash gauges, door handles, and horn. Thanks very much for viewing this rare and expensive 1909 Dorris Model D touring car.