Detroit Automobile Company

The Detroit Automobile Company (DAC) was an early American automobile manufacturer founded on August 5, 1899, in Detroit, Michigan. It was the first venture of its kind in Detroit. Automotive mechanic Henry Ford attracted the financial backing of twelve investors; Detroit Mayor William Maybury, William H. Murphy and others. As with many early car ventures, the company floundered, and it was dissolved in January 1901. Twenty vehicles were built and $86,000 ($2.61 million in 2019) of investment was lost.

Detroit Automobile Company
FoundedAugust 5, 1899 (1899-08-05)
DefunctNovember 20, 1901 (1901-11-20)
FateReorganized
SuccessorHenry Ford Company
HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan
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