The company was founded by automotive pioneer John William Lambert and was based in Anderson, Indiana.
In 1891, John Lambert successfully tested and drove a three-wheeled, surrey topped, gasoline powered runabout of his own design.
Undaunted, Lambert turned his attention to the manufacture of stationary gasoline engines.
He selected Anderson, Indiana as the site for his Buckeye Manufacturing Company.
Lambert's first automobile marketing success was a model called the Union which was released in 1902.