Dodge Brothers Model 30 Touring
Two brothers who made parts for other car companies finally put their own name on a complete car.
1914 Dodge Brothers Model 30 Touring · bertknot · CC BY-SA 2.0
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More than a set of wheels.
John and Horace Dodge already knew how to build engines, transmissions and axles for other manufacturers, including Ford. In 1914 they set off on their own. The first Dodge car left the factory on November 14; 249 were built before the year ended. This page follows a surviving Type 30 built that November, now in the Louwman Museum.
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A 1914 Dodge became the first car in the Louwman collection when P. W. Louwman bought it in 1934.
Photos show an example of the model or generation. The pictured vehicle’s year, equipment, or modifications can differ from the specification described here.
A new name with experienced builders
The Dodge brothers supplied important mechanical assemblies before becoming carmakers. Their move to a complete automobile brought an all-steel body to the launch car. This was a factory with years of parts-making experience behind its new badge.
Source: Stellantis · History of the Dodge Brand ↗A survivor with extra gadgets
The museum car carries unusual period accessories, including warning whistles, a gradient meter and a steering wheel that tilts to help its driver climb in. These belong to this particular survivor; they should not all be mistaken for standard equipment on every Model 30.
Source: Louwman Museum · Dodge Touring Car (November 1914 Type 30) ↗Where these facts come from
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 30, 2026.