Hol-Tan
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The Hol-Tan was an American
automobile
manufactured in 1908.
and E. R. Hollander in New York City
in 1906 as an automobile dealership. This incorporation just switched their unofficial (since 1902) importation of Fiat
s to an official status. Hol-tan later announced that it had given up the Fiat license and would now concentrate on selling American cars only. In fact, Fiat had revoked Hol-Tan's license, in preparation for the launch of Fiat production in Poughkeepsie, New York.
The new Hol-Tan automobile was built by the Moon Motor Company of St. Louis, Missouri
. Moon's C and D models were shipped to the Hollander & Tangman company of New York City and sold under the Hol-Tan name. Some cars received custom bodies in New York by Locke, Quinby and Demarest, but most were standard Moons with a new name. Hol-Tans cost $3000 or more-- expensive for the time.
The company had planned to create a desirable image by taking their cars racing, but this never happened. Although Hol-Tan was the first U.S. company to enlist for the 1908 New York to Paris Race
, they never provided an auto for it. The company also entered in the AAA Reliability Run
in the summer of 1908, though they substituted a Shawmut at the last minute. The reason for using a Shawmut rather than some other marque was that the Hol-Tan Company was the New York City dealer of that brand.
The Hol-Tan car was not a great success, having lasted only one year. The following year, Hol-Tan once again became solely an automobile dealership. In 1910, the company turned to dealing in Delaunay-Belleville
and Lancia
, after Shawmut went out of business. According to Curt McConnell, there are no known surviving Hol-Tans.
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Automobile
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manufactured in 1908.
History
The Hol-Tan company was established by G. P. Tangeman and Cornelius Hoagland TangemanCornelius Hoagland Tangeman
Cornelius Hoagland Tangeman was an American automobile manufacturer with the Hol-Tan.-Biography:He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on August 21, 1878 to George Tangeman and Cora Hoagland. He died on December 18, 1928, after a long illness. His widow died in 1929.-References:...
and E. R. Hollander in New York City
New York City
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in 1906 as an automobile dealership. This incorporation just switched their unofficial (since 1902) importation of Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
s to an official status. Hol-tan later announced that it had given up the Fiat license and would now concentrate on selling American cars only. In fact, Fiat had revoked Hol-Tan's license, in preparation for the launch of Fiat production in Poughkeepsie, New York.
The new Hol-Tan automobile was built by the Moon Motor Company of St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
. Moon's C and D models were shipped to the Hollander & Tangman company of New York City and sold under the Hol-Tan name. Some cars received custom bodies in New York by Locke, Quinby and Demarest, but most were standard Moons with a new name. Hol-Tans cost $3000 or more-- expensive for the time.
The company had planned to create a desirable image by taking their cars racing, but this never happened. Although Hol-Tan was the first U.S. company to enlist for the 1908 New York to Paris Race
1908 New York to Paris Race
The 1908 New York to Paris Race was an automobile competition consisting of drivers attempting to travel from New York to Paris. This was a notable challenge given the state of automobile technology and road infrastructure at the time. Only three of six contestants completed the course...
, they never provided an auto for it. The company also entered in the AAA Reliability Run
Glidden Tour
The Glidden Tours were promotional events held during the automotive Brass Era by the American Automobile Association . The AAA, a proponent for safer roads, acceptance of the automobile and automotive-friendly legislation, started the tour to promote public acceptance and bring awareness of their...
in the summer of 1908, though they substituted a Shawmut at the last minute. The reason for using a Shawmut rather than some other marque was that the Hol-Tan Company was the New York City dealer of that brand.
The Hol-Tan car was not a great success, having lasted only one year. The following year, Hol-Tan once again became solely an automobile dealership. In 1910, the company turned to dealing in Delaunay-Belleville
Delaunay-Belleville
Automobiles Delaunay-Belleville was a French luxury automobile manufacturer from Saint-Denis, France, north of Paris. At the beginning of the 20th century they were among the most prestigious cars produced in the world, and perhaps the most desirable French marque.Julien Belleville had been a maker...
and Lancia
Lancia
Lancia Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. The company has a long history of producing distinctive cars and also has a strong rally heritage. Some modern Lancias are seen as presenting a more...
, after Shawmut went out of business. According to Curt McConnell, there are no known surviving Hol-Tans.