The Allen was an American automobile, built at Fostoria, Ohio between 1913 and 1921. The company used 3.1-litre side-valve Sommers four-cylinder engines, and acquired that company in 1915. The 1920 Allen 43 was a handsome craft, featuring bevel-sided touring coachwork and a high-shouldered radiator. Unfortunately, sales of this vehicle were not enough to avert the company's bankruptcy, which followed in 1921. Willys acquired what little was left. Overall, 20,00 vehicles were sold. Confusingly, another American company also offered a car called the Allen, also in 1913, though the Ohio model was somewhat more successful. References Brass Era vehicles Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Ohio Fostoria, Ohio Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1913 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1921 1913 establishments in Ohio 1921 disestablishments in Ohio Defunct manufacturing companies based in Ohio