1916 Saxon 12.1hp Two-seater Roadster
Detroit-based Saxon Motor Car Company entered the automotive market in 1913 when Ford’s Model T dominated sales. The 1916 Saxon 12.1hp Two-seater Roadster gained popularity as an affordable alternative to the Model T. With its four-cylinder engine, simple construction, and competitive pricing, production reached nearly 24,000 units in 1916. The vehicle featured wooden wheels, gas and oil lamps, and straightforward mechanics.
Despite initial success, the company closed in 1922 due to overexpansion and wartime material shortages. Few examples survive today, particularly in the UK where the Veteran Car Club has documented only a handful of these practical early American automobiles that offered reliable transportation at accessible prices.
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