About La Fayette
The LaFayette Motors Corporation was a United States based automobile manufacturer.
Founded in 1919, LaFayette Motors was named in honor of the Marquis de la Fayette, and LaFayette autos had a cameo of the Marquis as their logo.
LaFayette was originally headquartered in Mars Hill, Indianapolis, Indiana and made luxury motor cars, beginning with 1920 models. LaFayette innovations include the first electric clock in an auto. In 1921 Charles W. Nash became president of LaFayette. Nash was already president of Nash Motors, but for a time the two brands remained separate companies, although Nash Motors was the principal LaFayette Motors stock holder. In the 20's rumors circulated about Pierce-Arrow merging with LaFayette, Rolls-Royce or General Motors)
In 1922 LaFayette's facilities were moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
