United Motors Key for 1930 Model A?

[Ross/Kzoo]

I believe that United Motor was the predecessor of General Motors.


History
United Motors Corporation was formed by William C. Durant in 1916 as an automotive component and accessory holding company. Durant was the owner of Buick and founder of General Motors in 1908. After he lost control of General Motors in 1910, he subsequently founded Chevrolet in 1911 with Louis Chevrolet and the profits from this permitted him to regain control of GM in 1916. At approximately the same time, he assembled United Motors.

[45GPW]

Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

I believe that United Motor was the predecessor of General Motors.

No, it wasn't. General Motors was founded in 1908, eight years before United Motors was founded in 1916. At the time when Durant founded United Motors, he was no longer employed by General Motors. He returned to GM shortly after he founded United Motors and General Motors purchased United Motors in 1918.

United Motors then became the umbrella division for General Motors parts and accessories, which included all of the various Delco divisions, plus New Departure Hyatt, AC Spark Plugs, and many other well-known automotive parts brands.