a Columbia was driven from Boston to New York City in 23 hours. In keeping with this urban orientation, the Columbia was positioned as a high-end vehicle (even at a time when automobiles were very expensive), with its showroom across the street from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Internal Combustion engined models The Columbia Touring Car was an entirely different car. A touring car model, it used a tonneau, seating 6 passengers, and resembled the touring models offered by many other companies at the time. Priced at to , it used a vertically mounted straight-4, situated at the front of the car, producing . A 4-speed sliding transmission was fitted. The car weighed . One design innovation was the "false frame" supporting the engine. A Knight sleeve valve powered model was added to the range in 1912 and 1913. See also Brass Era car History of the electric vehicle United States Motor Company List of defunct United States automobile manufacturers References David Burgess Wise, The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles, External links Columbia Automobile Company page the actress Julia Marlowe and her dog in one of the company's electric cars Veteran vehicles Electric vehicles introduced in the 20th century Cars powered by Knight engines Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1899 American companies established in 1899 Car brands Highwheeler 1890s cars 1900s cars 1910s cars