Midland Motor Company
# Midland Motor Company

Midland Motor Company was an American brass era automobile manufacturer in Moline, Illinois from 1908 to 1913.

## History

Midland Motor Company formed from the remnants of the Deere-Clark Motor Car Company after the John Deere company pulled out of the venture.

In 1910, Midland produced two models. The Model L was a touring car with a $318in^3$ (5213cc) (41⁄2×5-inch, 114×127 mm) four-cylinder engine of 40 hp (30 kW) built by Milwaukee. It had a wheelbase of 115 in (2921 mm), 34×4-inch (86×10-cm) spoke wheels, and the choice of partial tonneau or roadster with trunk. In 1911 this was mid-priced at $2,100 (equivalent to $65,955 in 2022).

The Model K was a touring car with a $390in^3$ (6389cc) (43⁄4×51⁄2-inch, 120×140 mm) four of 50 hp (37 kW). It had a wheelbase of 118 in (2997 mm), 36×4-inch (91×10-cm) spoke wheels, and the choice of touring or demi-tonneau bodies. In 1911 this was higher mid-priced at $2,250

Midland had progressive engineering, with an in-unit engine and transmission. The drive-line from the engine to the differential was enclosed. A six-cylinder car was introduced in 1912.

In 1911 Charles Pope retired and died the next year. The company entered bankruptcy in 1913 due to mismanagement.

* 1908 Midland Advertisement in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal
* 1911 Midland Advertisement in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal
