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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. | ||
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| + | Champion first began selling its motors through the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1939. After WWII, 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, Sea Flyer, and Monarch. | ||
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| + | [http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_champion.html Champion History] | ||
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| + | 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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Revision as of 23:02, 17 March 2011
History Needed. Please contact us if you wish to contribute or edit this page.
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 beginning in 1927 but was in no way related to Champion Motors.
Champion first began selling its motors through the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1939. After WWII, 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, Sea Flyer, and Monarch.
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
1950 Info
1950 Champion Ad
1953 Info
1953 Champion Ad
1953 Champion Ad
