Brief History. During the late teen's Fred Martin operated a Ford dealership in downtown Delphi, Indiana. In addition, he manufactured accessory "California tops" for the Model T Ford upstairs above the dealership showroom. On March 29, 1920 Mr. Martin, along with 4 associates, James Shirk, James Smock, Leander Boyd and Henry Wilson, incorporated American Auto Top Company. I have a copy of the articles of incorporation--from other information I have found, I suspect bodies were built before 1920 and I will try to confirm. They offered six different bodies styles--the "Raceabout", two passenger, no doors and no top, with Fiat or Bullet nose options(also with the option of having the bullet nose, nickel plated for an extra $5.00), this body style being apparently the most popular based on statements in their advertising, the "Purdue", four passenger, with disappearing rumble seat in rear, the "St. Clair", two door speedster, the "Beverly Runabout" with Fiat radiator shell, the "Hoosier Sportster", and the "Half Mile Racer".
Here are copies of their 3 page catalog in 1924
Here are copies of their 3 page catalog in 1924
page 2--unfortunately--the forum does not allow pixel density so that it can be read
page 3
So I will highlight a few items in the catalog
The Model B Rajo Valve in Head complete with Special 1 1/4 inch carburetor $80 wholesale, $100 retail
Turner "Junior" Timer
Turner "2 in 1" Timer
Red Star Timer
Milwaukee Circulating Water Pump
Rajo Steering Spindles
Rajo Oil Gauge
Cooper Dash Control
Atwater Kent LA Ignition System
Hays Wire Wheels
Model 20 Delta Spotlight
Beacon "Longfellow" Stop-Lite
Victor Parking Lamp
Quickway Wrench sets A-C
Adco Wing Ornament
Beacon Parking light--nickel plated
Make em Hop Whistle
Speedway Gasoline Tank--22 gallons
Bethlehem Snappy Radiator Cap
They would also gold leaf your initials on the car for a charge--the emblem on my dash appear to be gold leaf, with black lettering and outline, or gold metallic applicay
here are some more
more
--this ornament is on the cowl of my faultless bodied racer