Midland Motor Company

• Name — Midland Motor Company • Industry — Automobile manufacturer • Predecessor — Deere-Clarke Motor Car Co. • Founder — Charles H. Pope, President • Fate — Bankrupt • Hq Location — Moline, Illinois • Hq Location Country — United States • Products — Automobiles • Production — 2,954 • Production Year — 1909-1913 • Illustration — 1911 Midland Model L2

Midland Motor Company formed from the remnants of the Deere-Clark Motor Car Company after the John Deere company pulled out of the venture. In 1910, Midland produced two models. The Model L was a touring car with a 318in 3 (5213cc) (4×5-inch, 114×127 mm) four-cylinder engine of 40 hp (30 kW) built by Milwaukee. It had a wheelbase of 115 in (2921 mm), 34×4-inch (86×10-cm) spoke wheels, and the choice of partial tonneau or roadster with trunk. In 1911 this was mid-priced at $2,100. The Model K was a touring car with a 390in 3 (6389cc) (4×5-inch, 120×140 mm) four of 50 hp (37 kW). It had a wheelbase of 118 in (2997 mm), 36×4-inch (91×10-cm) spoke wheels, and the choice of touring or demi-tonneau bodies. In 1911 this was higher mid-priced at $2,250 Midland had progressive engineering, with an in-unit engine and transmission. The drive-line from the engine to the differential was enclosed. A six-cylinder car was introduced in 1912. In 1911 Charles Pope retired and died the next year. The company entered bankruptcy in 1913 due to mismanagement. • Illustration — alt= 1908 Midland Advertisement in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal • Illustration — alt= 1911 Midland Advertisement in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal