Richards Motor Company

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Richards Motor Company (RMC) is an Ameican car manufacturer. RMC is currently owned by Am-Kor Motors.

History

Richards Motor Company was formed in 1955 by EJR Manufacturing. By 1957 a prototype was created called the RMC-1. However, RMC Motors decided to delay production.

A redesigned version was completed in early 1964 called the RMC-2. However, with the introduction of the pony car, RMC decided to join the fight and canceled the RMC-2.

The RMC Hurricane was relieved in 1967 and the reception was positive. RMC planed to release the Hurricane by 1969. However, several factors delayed the process and the car was slightly redesigned. By 1971, the RMC Hurricane was ready for production. Production was planed for mid 1972. However, the muscle car market was beginning to slowing down and RMC started to worry about the future. The Hurricane became delayed again until 1973. Finally, due to market problems the RMC Hurricane was canceled. RMC was closed in 1975.

In 1997, EJR Manufacturing wanted to expand into the vehicle market again but no plans were made. In 1999, EJR Manufacturing registered the Richards Motor Company as a new company. Designing of the new vehicle began in 2004. EJR Manufacturing decided to bring back the RMC Hurricane. A prototype was completed in 2006. A full size version was completed in early 2008.

By mid 2008, gas prices were at record highs and RMC realized that it would be a poor time to put the Hurricane into production. The Hurricane was put on delay again and still is.

RMC Charge

In early 2009 a deal was made with Korean So Motors to sell the new So STE in North America as the RMC Charge.

See Also

• Am-Kor Limited