The Xander automobile company was founded in 1901 by John G. Xander in

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. This was after 10 years in the bicycle business. His first cars were

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, then gasoline engines were used. He only built his car custom order. In 1902, he stopped.

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{{reflist Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Companies based in Reading, Pennsylvania Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1901 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1902 1901 establishments in Pennsylvania 1902 disestablishments in Pennsylvania