Handley-Knight
The Handley-Knight (as it was originally known) was an automobile built in Kalamazoo, Michigan by Handley Motors Incorporated from 1921 to 1923. From its inception to early 1923, it used the sleeve valve four-cylinder Knight engine. • Illustration — 1922 Handley-Knight Model B 7-passenger sedan The Models 6/60 and the 6/40 used Midwest and Falls six-cylinder engines. On both models, the small handle attachments (or loops) which encircled the upper sections of the headlamps were a distinctive styling feature.
Handley-Knight

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- Founded
- 1920
- Headquarters
- Kalamazoo
- Activity
- automobile manufacturer
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The Handley-Knight (as it was originally known) was an automobile built in Kalamazoo, Michigan by Handley Motors Incorporated from 1921 to 1923. From its inception to early 1923, it used the sleeve valve four-cylinder Knight engine. • Illustration — 1922 Handley-Knight Model B 7-passenger sedan The Models 6/60 and the 6/40 used Midwest and Falls six-cylinder engines. On both models, the small handle attachments (or loops) which encircled the upper sections of the headlamps were a distinctive styling feature.
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Their motto was, "If it carries handles, it's a Handley". The Checker Cab company bought the Handley plant in May 1923.
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1920
Handley-Knight established.
1920
Handley-Knight was established or created in 1920.
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The circumstances in which Handley-Knight stands. Recorded as automobile manufacturer. Handley-Knight operates in automobile manufacturer. Established or created in 1920. Handley-Knight has its headquarters at Kalamazoo. Situated in United States.
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- 1.Kimes, Beverly Rae. Standard Catalog of American Cars: 1805-1942. Krause Publications. 674. 1996. 0873414284.
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