The Dile was an American automobile manufactured in Reading, Pennsylvania from 1914 until 1916. Marketed as "distinctively individual", it sold for $485.
History
Dile Motor Company was incorporated in early 1914 or late 1913 with a capitalization of $20,000. The factory was located in the former four story Deppen Brewery Building, at the corner of Tenth and Chestnut Street in Reading PA. Plans were for a small initial workforce and by March 1 to begin production and have a much larger staff with a goal of having over 150 workers.[1] Initial production goals were for 5 cars per day. The incorporators were Frank K. Dick, Margaret K. Dick, and Irwin D. Lengel.[2] The plan was to manufacture a light four cylinder car for $450 on a 96-inch wheelbase. A roadster body was the only style offered.[3] In the middle of 1914 capitalization was increased from $20,000 to $50,000.[4]