The American Chocolate later known as Walter was an
American
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automobile. Manufactured from 1902 to 1906 by
vending machine company the American Chocolate Machinery Co., in Manhattan, New York, owned by William Walter.
He decided to expand his business by assembling automobiles in his factory. The cars were exhibited at the New York automobile show.
The cars were built from imported components, and were 30, 40, and 50
hp models. Production was supervised by
Swiss
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engineer William Walter, who began building cars in 1898. The company relocated to
Trenton, New Jersey in 1906, where it began producing cars under the name Walter.
After 1910 Walter was building 4 X 4 trucks, which were used by the military and municipalities. After
World War I Walter truck switched from the brand's own four-cylinder motor to the
Waukesha engine, and the company moved to a new location on Long Island in 1923. The company would be finally absorbed by
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp (KME) in the late 1970s.
Models
Notes
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Image of a 1902 Waltomobile Tonneaumade by the American Chocolate Machinery Co.
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Brass Era vehicles
Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
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Motor vehicle manufacturers based in New Jersey
Motor vehicle manufacturers based in New York (state)