1909 Corbin Model O

The Corbin Motor Vehicle Corporation of New Britain, Connecticut, produced automobiles from 1904 to 1912. A subsidiary owned by the American Hardware Corporation, the company was principally founded by Philip Corbin, whose family owned the Corbin Cabinet Lock Company and the Corbin Screw Corporation. The former was also a division of Aermcian Hardware.

Their engines were air-cooled on early cars, while later-built examples were water-cooled. Air-cooled production ceased in 1910.

When Corbin's production ceased in 1912, it was described as a 'retirement,' as Philip Corbin himself had retired a few years prior.

1909 Corbin

The 1909 Corbin catalog listed both air-cooled and water-cooled models, with most residing on a 108-inch wheelbase platform. For clients seeking a larger alternative, the company offered the Model 14 on a 114-inch wheelbase. Body styles included a limousine, a landaulet, or a two-car. The Model 14 could be installed with either an air-cooled or water-cooled engine.

Both the air- and water-cooled engines were rated at 32 horsepower.

The Model R was a five-passenger touring car with a base price of $2,500. The Model S could be purchased as a roadster or a small tonneau with prices of $2,500 and $2,650, respectively. The Model R and Model S were air-cooled models

The Model K and Model O were powered by water-cooled engines. The Model K was a five-passenger tourer priced at $2,500. The Model O roadster listed at $2,500, and the Model O Small Tonneau was priced at $2,650.

by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2023