Falcon-Knight
Encyclopedia
Falcon-Knight was a brand of automobile produced between 1927 and 1928 by the Willys-Overland Company
of Toledo, Ohio
.
A separate company, the Falcon Motor Corporation was registered with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. The cars were built in a former Garford Truck plant in Elyria, Ohio
. The automobiles were well received with "a remarkable reputation for all-around performance and the sales were notably high."
sleeve valve
engine. Except for the engine, much of the car is actually the same as the Model 93A Whippet with many parts being interchangeable.
In January 1928, a new model 12 was announced with mainly cosmetic changes.
The last cars were made in March 1929 after which the plant made truck parts.
Willys
Willys was the brand name used by Willys-Overland Motors, an American automobile company best known for its design and production of military Jeeps and civilian versions during the 20th century.-Early History:In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company...
of Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan...
.
A separate company, the Falcon Motor Corporation was registered with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. The cars were built in a former Garford Truck plant in Elyria, Ohio
Elyria, Ohio
-Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:...
. The automobiles were well received with "a remarkable reputation for all-around performance and the sales were notably high."
History
The Falcon-Knight was intended to fit in price between the Willys Whippet and larger Willys Knight ranges and was priced $1250, $100 less than the Willys Knight 70A Roadster. It was powered by a six cylinder KnightKnight Engine
The Knight Engine was an internal combustion engine, designed by American Charles Yale Knight , that used sleeve valves instead of the more common poppet valve construction.- History :...
sleeve valve
Sleeve valve
The sleeve valve is a type of valve mechanism for piston engines, distinct from the usual poppet valve. Sleeve-valve engines saw use in a number of pre-World War II luxury cars and in USA in the Willys-Knight car and light truck...
engine. Except for the engine, much of the car is actually the same as the Model 93A Whippet with many parts being interchangeable.
In January 1928, a new model 12 was announced with mainly cosmetic changes.
The last cars were made in March 1929 after which the plant made truck parts.
Models
- 1926 Model 10 Landau
- 1927 Model 10 Sedan
- 1927 Model 10 Brougham (2 door)
- 1927 Model 10 Coupe
- 1927 Model 10 Roadster
- 1927 Model 10 Gray Ghost Roadster
- 1928 Model 12 Sedan
- 1928 Model 12 Coach
- 1928 Model 12 Coupe
- 1928 Model 12 Roadster