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TheFlint was an automobilemarque that was assembled by the Flint Motors Division,Flint, Michigan between 1923 and 1927. Flint Motors was a wholly owned subsidiary ofDurant Motors Company (United States).
The Flint was considered an assembled car because Durant Motors used components manufactured by outside suppliers to build its automobile lines. The cars were powered by a 6-cylinderContinental engine, and its body stampings were made by Budd inPhiladelphia.
The origins of the Flint can be traced back to theWillys car company, which under the direction ofWalter P. Chrysler had been working on aprototype for a proposed 6-cylinder car. Willys had to sell off this prototype as part of its efforts to raise cash during a financial crisis. Once acquired, this prototype was further modified to create the Flint.[1]
Following financial troubles at Durant Motors, theFlint was discontinued in 1927. The Flint was priced to compete withBuick, which was also assembled in Flint, Michigan.
| Model | Produced | Cylinders | Performance | Wheelbase | Bodies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 1923–1924 | Straight 6 | 65 bhp (48 kW) | 3048 mm | 2 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door Coupé, 4 Door Limousine |
| H-40 | 1925 | Straight 6 | 49 bhp (36 kW) | 2921 mm | 5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door Sedan |
| E-55 | 1925 | Straight 6 | 65 bhp (48 kW) | 3048 mm | 4 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door Coupé, 4 Door Limousine |
| Junior / Junior Z-18 | 1926–1927 | Straight 6 | 40 bhp (29 kW) | 2794 mm | 2 Door Sedan |
| 60 / B-60 | 1926–1927 | Straight 6 | 49 bhp (36 kW) | 2921 mm | 4 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 4 Door Limousine |
| 80 / E-80 | 1926–1927 | Straight 6 | 65 bhp (48 kW) | 3048 mm | 3/4 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door Coupé, 2/4 Door Limousine |
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