The Day Utility was an automobile manufactured in

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by the Day Automobile Company from 1911 to 1914. The Day used a

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, engine and

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. Removal of the rear seat and doors allowed the car to be converted from a five-seater

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to a light truck in one minute. As a truck, the Day was able to carry up to in a by cargo space. The rear seat could be lifted away by triggering two spring locks. The Day had an advertised price of $950US.

References

* * Day Utility advertisement in Brass Era vehicles Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Companies based in Detroit Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1911 Defunct manufacturing companies based in Detroit {{Brass-auto-stub