Detroit Auto Vehicle Company was a short-lived early automobile manufacturer established in the summer of 1904 with a capital stock of US$150,000.
Two of the most influential personalities in the early American automobile business were involved with the company.
The other gentleman was Josepf L. Hudson, a Detroit business man who earned a fortune with his department store.
His prototype drove in August, 1906, and the automobile was ready for sale for the 1907 model year.
[6] The whole production run for 1907 was sold in advance to John North Willys in Elmira, New York who became the exclusive selling agent, and referred to the 24HP car as the Detroit.