Lexington

The Lexington was an assembled automobile built by The Lexington Motor Company which was founded in 1909 by Knisey Stone in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. It was probably the first car equipped with dual exhaust manifold system, which allowed more horsepower and less fuel consumption. Due to financial problems, in 1913 the company was bought by E.W. Ansted to assemble the six-cylinder Howard, the new company being named Lexington-Howard. Two years later the name was changed back to Lexington Motor Company. Lexingtons got themselves a good name as fantastic climbers at the Climb Pikes Peak International Hill: in 1920, on Labour Day, Lexingtons came in first and second; in 1924, they won the first, 4th and 5th places; in 1925 the third place and in 1926 the second place. In 1920, the company merged with Connersville Foundry Corporation, Ansted Engineering Company and Teetor-Harley Motor Corporation, forming The United States Automotive Corporation, but the make continued in business. Like with many other car builders, The United States Automotive Corporation faced serious financial setbacks after WWI. The Lexington Motor Company went bankrupt in1923. In 1927 the company was bought by Auburn Automobile Company and soon after the Lexington make was discontinued.