| Maxwell "Armored Car" 1915 |
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Maxwell Briscoe Motor Company (converted to armored car) Tarrytown, New York/ New Castle, Indiana/ Pawtucket, Rhode Island The Maxwell Runabout was introduced in 1908. It was recommended to “the doctor, lawyer, contractor, city and suburban salesman, builder, businessman; in fact to everyone whose needs not exceed economical, safe and speedy transportation for two.” The two-cylinder 14 HP model LD sold for $825. Later the Maxwell Company became part of the well-known Chrysler Corporation. In 1921 the Maxwell line was discontinued. The Aerodrome’s Armored Car started out its long life as an apple truck. All that remained of the vehicle by the 1960s was the chassis so it was modified to serve as an ambulance in our Sunday shows for many years. When we acquired our Columbia Ambulance the Maxwell was again modified, this time to an armored car configuration using 3/8” plywood “armor”. It was again rebuilt in 1998. The current design and color scheme is loosely based on an actual Polish armored vehicle of the First World War. |