Company overview
Du Pont Motors was founded in 1919 by E. Paul du Pont to manufacture automobiles. The company produced cars in Wilmington, Delaware, and focused on high-end models. Between 1919 and 1932, Du Pont Motors built approximately 625 automobiles. These cars were compared to luxury vehicles such as Packard, Cadillac, and Stutz. The company introduced the Model A in 1919, followed by the Model G in 1928. The Model G featured a Continental engine and included hydraulic brakes and shock absorbers. Du Pont Motors produced 12 factory body styles for the Model G, available through coachbuilders like Merrimac and Waterhouse. In 1932, the company declared bankruptcy and merged with Indian Motorcycle Company.
