Rugby (automobile)
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The Rugby was a brand of automobile assembled by the Durant Motors
Company of New York City
, New York
(USA). Beside badges and right hand drive for some models, the vehicle was identical to Durant's Star
car, and was assigned to export markets by Durant Motors, due to the name Star being under copyright by The Star Motor Company
in the British Commonwealth
. The Rugby was built from 1923 (Star: 1922) and production ended in 1928 together with the Star.
There were also commercial cars based on the Rugby. Very few Durant commercial vehicles were rebadged Rugbys and sold in the USA for 1928.
Production of is confirmed for the Durant plants:
Durant Motors
Durant Motors Inc. was established in 1921 by former General Motors CEO William "Billy" Durant following his termination by the GM board of directors and the New York bankers that financed GM.-Corporate relationships:...
Company of New York City
New York City
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, New York
New York
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(USA). Beside badges and right hand drive for some models, the vehicle was identical to Durant's Star
Star (automobile)
The Star was an automobile marque that was assembled by the Durant Motors Company between 1922 and 1928. Also known as the Star Car, Star was envisioned as a competitor against the Ford Model T...
car, and was assigned to export markets by Durant Motors, due to the name Star being under copyright by The Star Motor Company
Star Motor Company
The Star Motor Company was a British car and commercial vehicle maker based in Wolverhampton and active from 1898 to 1932.Star was founded by the Lisle family who like many other vehicle makers started by making bicycles, in their case in 1893 as Sharratt and Lisle...
in the British Commonwealth
Commonwealth
Commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic."More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of some sovereign nations...
. The Rugby was built from 1923 (Star: 1922) and production ended in 1928 together with the Star.
There were also commercial cars based on the Rugby. Very few Durant commercial vehicles were rebadged Rugbys and sold in the USA for 1928.
Production of is confirmed for the Durant plants:
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(Star and Rugby) - Lansing, MichiganLansing, MichiganLansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. The 2010 Census places the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan...
(Star and Rugby) - Long Island City, New York (Star)
- Oakland, CaliforniaOakland, CaliforniaOakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
(Star) - Leaside (Toronto), Canada (Star and Rugby)