The car took its name from two of the founders of the company; Robert C Davis and Charles J Bour.
[1] Production of the car was started in Detroit, before moving to Frankfort, Indiana in 1917.
[1] Bour-Davis had been purchased by the brothers and production moved from Detroit to Frankfort.
[1][3] The Louisiana Motor Company placed heavy emphasis on the Bour-Davis's new home, with the car being referred to as the "Pride of Shreveport".
[4] Features of the Bour-Davis included a radiator placed slightly ahead of the front axle, and the continuation of the leather front seat over the seat's top and down to the rear floor.