Monday 15th December 1919

The Astra Motors Corporation was organised in Saint Louis, US with B R Parrott was President and Treasurer, AJ Kessinger Secretary, VC Kloepper Chief Engineer and Andre Mertzanoff Designer. The production of automobiles with the brand name Astra began in 1920. There were plans to take over the Dorris Motor Car Company from the same city. However, it was Dorris who took over Astra at the end of January 1920. In mid-February 1920 were finished cars at the St. Louis Automobile Showpresents. In March 1920, Dorris announced to continue the production, and in June 1920, Dorris announced the opposite. One source says Dorris wanted to get rid of a competitor from the same city.

A total of five to ten vehicles were produced