Tribune Motor Co. (1913)
Detroit, Michigan
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| This is a Tribune radiator emblem (1913) sam Size: 75mm wide 55mm high MM: Unknown |
The Tribune Motor Company was organised by Louis G. Hupp, the brother of Robert C. Hupp, in early 1913 with H.C. Lueback as chief engineer.
The new Tribune was announced in March 1913 as a 35 hp four-cylinder five-passenger touring car with left side drive, long stroke motor and electric lights. The Tribune achieved its first full test run in May 1913.
I can find no photos showing the Tribune radiator but a Tribune radiator emblem was made. This is the blue and white enamel Tribune radiator emblem shown above at the top of this post. This Tribune radiator emblem is extremely rare.
The car was advertised but the Tribune Motor Company was under capitalized and, although at least one prototype Tribune touring car was built, production of the Tribune did not go ahead. It was announced in November 1913 that Louis G. Hupp had relinquished the Tribune factory to the Mercury Cycle Car Company.
Emblem
The following original newspaper photo shows Louis G. Hupp in a Tribune touring car:
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| Louis G. Hupp in a Tribune Touring Car (March 1913) Detroit Free Press |
I can find no photos showing the Tribune radiator but a Tribune radiator emblem was made. This is the blue and white enamel Tribune radiator emblem shown above at the top of this post. This Tribune radiator emblem is extremely rare.
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