Bates (automobile)
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The Bates was an automobile manufactured in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
Lansing 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...

, by the Bates Automobile Company from 1903-05. The Bates was the brainchild of M.F. Bates, who was vice-president of the company. The company was organized on May 27, 1903. The Bates Automobile Company was entirely separate from the Bates & Edmonds Company.

Bates automobile manufacturing was started up in the old "Armory" building on South Capitol Avenue, in Lansing. They started out producing a single cylinder runabout and later produced a few two-seater cars with four-cylinders. Four-seater tourer cars were also produced costing $2,000. In all, a total of about 25 cars were produced. The company's slogan was 'Buy a Bates and Keep Your Dates'.

Others involved with the company were: J.P. Edmonds, M.F. Bates, F.M. Seibley J.E. Roe, Dr. H.A. Haze, and R.W. Morse.

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