United States · founded 1916

Jordan Model History

Cleveland 'assembled-car' maker (1916–1931) founded by ad-man Ned Jordan — famous for the Playboy roadster and the landmark 1923 'Somewhere West of Laramie' ad.

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Playboy
Jordan's celebrated sporting roadster (1919–1931) — the subject of the legendary 1923 'Somewhere West of Laramie' advertisement.
Roadster · 1919–1931
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Friendly Three
A 1920 three-passenger coupe sold on the memorable line 'Seats two, three if they're friendly.'
Coupe · 1920–1920
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Series MX
Jordan's 1922–1923 six-cylinder line, powered by a 246-cubic-inch flathead six.
Touring car · 1922–1923
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Line Eight
Jordan's straight-eight cars of the mid-to-late 1920s, including the upmarket Great Line Eight.
Full-size car · 1925–1930
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Little Custom
A 1927 small luxury car — one of America's earliest 'compact' premium cars, priced around $1,595.
Compact car · 1927–1927
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Model 90
Jordan's final car (1931) — an eight-cylinder, 85-horsepower model launched as the company collapsed.
Full-size car · 1931–1931
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Playboy

Friendly Three

Series MX

Line Eight

Little Custom

Model 90