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| − | Champion Motors Company began in 1935 when the founders contracted with a tool and press shop to produce an outboard motor. The owners of the production shop later went on to found [[Scott Atwater|Scott-Atwater Outboard Motors]]. An unrelated "Champion" outboard motor was produced beginning in 1927 but was in no way related to Champion Motors. | + | Champion Motors Company began in 1935 when the founders contracted with a tool and press shop to produce an outboard motor. The owners of the production shop later went on to found [[Scott Atwater|Scott-Atwater Outboard Motors]]. An unrelated "Champion" outboard motor was produced by the Flour City Ornamental Iron Company beginning in 1927 but was in no way related to the later Champion Motors. |
| − | Champion | + | Champion began selling motors through the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1939. After World War II, Champion secured its own manufacturing facilities but lost the Firestone contract to [[Scott Atwater|Scott-Atwater]]. Production continued from 1946 through 1957 with many Champion outboards sold through chain stores and labeled with the store brands such as Voyager, Majestic, and Sea Flyer (sold by B.F. Goodrich). They also produced and sold "Monarch" outboard motors as an economy-priced motor. |
[http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_champion.html Champion History] | [http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_champion.html Champion History] | ||
| − | One of the most notable offerings by Champion was the "Tandem 33", a twin pair of 16.5 HP counter-rotating outboards for cruiser and heavy runabout applications. The Tandem 33 was introduced in 1957, the last year of production for Champion. Unlike many competitors, Champion never offered an electric-start option for their outboard motors. The lack of convenient features as well as failure to secure a niche in the cruiser and runabout market probably contributed to Champion's demise. | + | One of the most notable offerings by Champion was the "Tandem 33", a twin pair of 16.5 HP counter-rotating outboards for cruiser and heavy runabout applications. The Tandem 33 was introduced in 1957, the last year of production for Champion. Unlike many competitors, Champion never offered an electric-start option for their outboard motors. The lack of convenient features as well as failure to secure a niche in the cruiser and runabout market probably contributed to Champion's demise. |
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File:Championa46001.jpg| 1946 Champion Outboard Motors Ad | File:Championa46001.jpg| 1946 Champion Outboard Motors Ad | ||
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| + | '''1947 Info''' | ||
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| + | File:Championa47001.jpg|1947 Champion Ad | ||
| + | File:Championa47002.jpg|1947 Champion Ad | ||
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| + | '''1949 Info''' | ||
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| + | File:Championa49001.jpg|1949 Champion Ad | ||
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Champion Motors Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Champion Motors Company began in 1935 when the founders contracted with a tool and press shop to produce an outboard motor. The owners of the production shop later went on to found Scott-Atwater Outboard Motors. An unrelated "Champion" outboard motor was produced by the Flour City Ornamental Iron Company beginning in 1927 but was in no way related to the later Champion Motors.
Champion began selling motors through the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1939. After World War II, Champion secured its own manufacturing facilities but lost the Firestone contract to Scott-Atwater. Production continued from 1946 through 1957 with many Champion outboards sold through chain stores and labeled with the store brands such as Voyager, Majestic, and Sea Flyer (sold by B.F. Goodrich). They also produced and sold "Monarch" outboard motors as an economy-priced motor.
One of the most notable offerings by Champion was the "Tandem 33", a twin pair of 16.5 HP counter-rotating outboards for cruiser and heavy runabout applications. The Tandem 33 was introduced in 1957, the last year of production for Champion. Unlike many competitors, Champion never offered an electric-start option for their outboard motors. The lack of convenient features as well as failure to secure a niche in the cruiser and runabout market probably contributed to Champion's demise.
1946 Info
1946 Champion Outboard Motors Ad
1947 Info
1947 Champion Ad
1947 Champion Ad
1949 Info
1949 Champion Ad
1950 Info
1950 Champion Ad
1953 Info
1953 Champion Ad
1953 Champion Ad
