Cutting (automobile)

In 1912 the company claimed to have the highest power-to-price ratio of any car at or above the $1,200 price.

[citation needed] Cuttings were entered into the Indianapolis 500 in 1911 and 1912, placing top 15 in the former year but crashing mid-race in the latter.

The company failed c. 1913 due to lack of sufficient initial capital; liabilities exceeded $350,000.

in Waterloo, Iowa from 1915 through 1916; models were a Touring, Roadster, and a "Gentleman's Speedster", which had a top speed of over 80 mph (130 km/h).

The death of Burman, combined with persistent material shortages, led Erbes to discontinue production after 1916, although he stayed in the automobile business dealing parts for "orphan" cars.