1901 Frisbie

Russell Abner Frisbie (1874-1968) was a sporadic builder of cars whose main business was the provision of engines to other companies, particularly for marine work. He traded as the Frisbie Motor Company of Cromwell and Middleton, Connecticut. His fist car of 1901 was a light 2 seater runabout powered by a 2 cylinder engine, which he said was for his own use. This car still survives. He built another in 1902 and in 1905 made two 6 cylinder engines, one of which went into a large touring car, the other into a high speed launch.. By 1909 he had built several more cars, some of which may have been offered for sale. His factory later made aircraft components and although retired in the 1920's he continued service Frisbie marine engines which powered most of the local fishing boats. Another branch of the family formed the Frisbie Pie Company at Bridgeport, Connecticut. This gave a new word to the English language when it was found that the pie plates had aerodynamic qualities which provided an enjoyable pastime for young and old.