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| Company type | Private (1905–09) Subsidiary (1909–11) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Genre | luxury passenger car |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Founder | John T. Rainier |
| Defunct | 1911 |
| Fate | Purchased by General Motors, discontinued in 1911 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | John T. Rainier, James G. Heaslet, Paul Lineberger |
| Products | Automobiles, parts |
| Parent | General Motors |
Rainier Motor Car Company was an American automobile manufacturer founded in 1905 by John T. Rainier in Flushing, New York and from 1908 produced in Saginaw, Michigan. The company specialized in manufacturing large and luxurious automobiles. In 1909, the company was bought by General Motors who maintained the brand until 1911.[1][2]
- ^ Kimes, Beverly Rae; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.
- ^ The Rainier Automobile & The Rainier Motor Car Co.