The Flint was an automobile marque that was assembled by the Flint Motors Division, Flint, Michigan between 1923 and 1927. Flint Motors was a wholly owned subsidiary of Durant Motors Company (United States).
Assembly The Flint was considered an assembled car because Durant Motors used components manufactured by outside suppliers to build its automobile lines. The cars were powered by a 6-cylinder Continental engine, and its body stampings were made by Budd in Philadelphia.
Design origin The origins of the Flint can be traced back to the Willys car company, which under the direction of Walter P. Chrysler had been working on a prototype for a proposed 6-cylinder car. Willys had to sell off this prototype as part of its efforts to raise cash during a financial crisis. Once acquired, this prototype was further modified to create the Flint.
Company demise Following financial troubles at Durant Motors, the Flint was discontinued in 1927. The Flint was priced to compete with Buick, which was also assembled in Flint, Michigan.
Production model specifications Model Produced Cylinders Performance Wheelbase BodiesE1923–1924Straight 6 65 bhp (48 kW)3048 mm2 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door Coupé, 4 Door Limousine H-401925Straight 649 bhp (36 kW)2921 mm5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door SedanE-551925Straight 665 bhp (48 kW)3048 mm 4 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door Coupé, 4 Door Limousine Junior / Junior Z-181926–1927Straight 640 bhp (29 kW)2794 mm 2 Door Sedan60 / B-601926–1927Straight 649 bhp (36 kW)2921 mm4 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 4 Door Limousine 80 / E-801926–1927Straight 665 bhp (48 kW)3048 mm 3/4 Seat Roadster, 5 Seat Tourer, 2 Door Coupé, 2/4 Door Limousine
Flint Six "55" Four Door Brougham
See also Durant Motors
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