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Holley began in [[Bradford, Pennsylvania]] in 1896 when brothers George and Earl Holley started a company to produce a small one cylinder three-wheeled vehicle they dubbed the "Runabout", with a top speed of 30 [[mph]]. At the eve of the era of motorcars, the brothers decided to start the '''Holley Motor Company''', and produced one model: "The Holley bothers built their first marketable automobile in 1902. They called it the Holley Motorette and it sold for $550. More than 600 were produced." <ref>''New York Times'', June 28, 1963, Page 24.</ref> As a result of the Motorette [[Henry Ford]] commissioned the brothers to produce a [[carburetor]] for his [[Model T]]. Additionally, the [[carburetor]], nicknamed the "Iron Pot", was also used on [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] rival [[Oldsmobile]]'s vehicles. |
Holley began in [[Bradford, Pennsylvania]] in 1896 when brothers George (1878-1963) and Earl Holley started a company to produce a small one cylinder three-wheeled vehicle they dubbed the "Runabout", with a top speed of 30 [[mph]]. At the eve of the era of motorcars, the brothers decided to start the '''Holley Motor Company''', and produced one model: "The Holley bothers built their first marketable automobile in 1902. They called it the Holley Motorette and it sold for $550. More than 600 were produced." <ref>''New York Times'', June 28, 1963, Page 24.</ref> As a result of the Motorette [[Henry Ford]] commissioned the brothers to produce a [[carburetor]] for his [[Model T]]. Additionally, the [[carburetor]], nicknamed the "Iron Pot", was also used on [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] rival [[Oldsmobile]]'s vehicles. |
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By this time, the company had moved to [[Detroit, Michigan]] and became '''The Holley Brothers Company'''. The brothers returned their focus on the manufacturing of carburetors and ignition systems.[http://www.holley.com/Corporate/History.asp] |
By this time, the company had moved to [[Detroit, Michigan]] and became '''The Holley Brothers Company'''. The brothers returned their focus on the manufacturing of carburetors and ignition systems.[http://www.holley.com/Corporate/History.asp] |
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Revision as of 17:13, 26 February 2011
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Holley Performance Products is an automotive performance company based out of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Holley was one of the major producers of carburetors, based in Michigan, being supplied as standard equipment on many Detroit-built automobiles.
Latterly they manufactured carburetors for V8 street and racing applications such as the Holley "double pumper". Holley-style carburetors have powered every NASCAR Sprint Cup team and every NHRA Pro–Stock champion for four decades, these series clinging to the carburetor long after the manufacturers had switched to fuel-injection. Holley's product range has expanded to include fuel injection, performance fuel pumps, intake manifolds, cylinder heads & engine dress–up products for street performance, race and marine applications. Among the company's owned divisions are brand names such as Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS), FlowTech, and Hooker Headers.
History
Holley began in Bradford, Pennsylvania in 1896 when brothers George (1878-1963) and Earl Holley started a company to produce a small one cylinder three-wheeled vehicle they dubbed the "Runabout", with a top speed of 30 mph. At the eve of the era of motorcars, the brothers decided to start the Holley Motor Company, and produced one model: "The Holley bothers built their first marketable automobile in 1902. They called it the Holley Motorette and it sold for $550. More than 600 were produced." [1] As a result of the Motorette Henry Ford commissioned the brothers to produce a carburetor for his Model T. Additionally, the carburetor, nicknamed the "Iron Pot", was also used on Ford rival Oldsmobile's vehicles. By this time, the company had moved to Detroit, Michigan and became The Holley Brothers Company. The brothers returned their focus on the manufacturing of carburetors and ignition systems.[1]
Bankruptcy
As of February 12, 2008, Holley has filed for Bankruptcy. [2] The 2008 Bankruptcy led Holley to transfer its equity to holders of $95 million in second-lien debt.
As of September 28, 2009, Holley has filed for Bankruptcy Chapter 11 protection.[3]
See also
References
- ^ New York Times, June 28, 1963, Page 24.
- ^ bloomberg.com: "Holley, Specialty Car-Parts Maker, Files Bankruptcy"
- ^ "UPDATE 1-Auto-parts maker Holley files for bankruptcy"
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