Continental Motors Corporation Mouse Pad
9" × 8" / Rectangle
$14.99
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Bring a story of American engineering to your desk with this Continental Motors Corporation mouse pad. Founded in Chicago in 1902, Continental shifted its focus to engines and became a supplier to automobile makers, tractor builders, truck companies, and industrial users. At its peak, its engines powered an estimated three million cars across nearly 100 marques. The company also briefly built cars under the Continental-De Vaux, Ace, Flyer, and Beacon names, making this a distinctive desk accent for motoring and machinery enthusiasts.
Founded in Chicago in 1902 by engineer Ross W. Judson and businessman Arthur W. Tobin, the business was first incorporated as Autocar Equipment Co. Judson designed its first commercial engine, an L-head four-cylinder, shown at the 1903 Chicago Automobile Show. In 1904, the founders shifted the focus from vehicles to engines; the company adopted the name Continental Motor and Manufacturing Co. in February 1905 and opened a major plant in Muskegon, Michigan, later expanding to Detroit. From 1905 through the 1960s, Continental supplied engines for automobiles, tractors, trucks, pumps, generators, and industrial machinery. At its 1910s and 1920s peak, it served nearly 100 automobile marques and powered an estimated three million cars. It briefly built cars as Continental Automobile Company: after taking over De Vaux-Hall assembly in 1932, it sold Continental-De Vaux cars, then introduced its own Ace, Flyer, and Beacon models for 1933; automobile assembly ended in 1934. A subsidiary, Continental Aircraft Engine Company, was formed in 1929. Ryan Aeronautical became the majority shareholder in 1965; Teledyne acquired Ryan in 1969, bringing the businesses together as Teledyne Continental Motors.
Bring a story of American engineering to your desk with this Continental Motors Corporation mouse pad. Founded in Chicago in 1902, Continental shifted its focus to engines and became a supplier to automobile makers, tractor builders, truck companies, and industrial users. At its peak, its engines powered an estimated three million cars across nearly 100 marques. The company also briefly built cars under the Continental-De Vaux, Ace, Flyer, and Beacon names, making this a distinctive desk accent for motoring and machinery enthusiasts.
Founded in Chicago in 1902 by engineer Ross W. Judson and businessman Arthur W. Tobin, the business was first incorporated as Autocar Equipment Co. Judson designed its first commercial engine, an L-head four-cylinder, shown at the 1903 Chicago Automobile Show. In 1904, the founders shifted the focus from vehicles to engines; the company adopted the name Continental Motor and Manufacturing Co. in February 1905 and opened a major plant in Muskegon, Michigan, later expanding to Detroit. From 1905 through the 1960s, Continental supplied engines for automobiles, tractors, trucks, pumps, generators, and industrial machinery. At its 1910s and 1920s peak, it served nearly 100 automobile marques and powered an estimated three million cars. It briefly built cars as Continental Automobile Company: after taking over De Vaux-Hall assembly in 1932, it sold Continental-De Vaux cars, then introduced its own Ace, Flyer, and Beacon models for 1933; automobile assembly ended in 1934. A subsidiary, Continental Aircraft Engine Company, was formed in 1929. Ryan Aeronautical became the majority shareholder in 1965; Teledyne acquired Ryan in 1969, bringing the businesses together as Teledyne Continental Motors.
| 9" × 8" | |
| Width, in | 9.00 |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.06 |
Product features
- Smooth, low-friction surface for effortless mouse movement
- Full-front color print with bright, accurate reproduction
- Ultra-thin 1/16" (1.58 mm) high-density foam core
- Non-slip rubber base that grips the desk
- Rectangular shape with one-sided print
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap to clean spots off your pad. It's not necessary to soak the whole pad. For hard-to-clean spots use a soft-bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap to clean spots off your pad. It's not necessary to soak the whole pad. For hard-to-clean spots use a soft-bristled brush.