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The 165 cc, air-cooled, flat twin two-stroke engine drove the right-hand rear wheel by chain, and a variable-speed friction drive transmission was used, giving two forwards speeds and reverse. A top speed of 30 mph was claimed.
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The car had a single front wheel and no suspension, relying on the tyres and the flexibility of its ash frame to absorb road bumps. The two-seater body was very simple with no windscreen or weather protection. The bodywork was minimal.
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using the same engine, also with friction drive, was also offered for £28 10 shillings.
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made from 1919 to 1922 by Economic Motors of Wells Street,
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Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1919
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Index

Class
cyclecar
Engine
Transmission
cyclecar
London
motorcycle
List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom
ISBN
1-870979-53-2
Georgano, N.
ISBN
1-57958-293-1
Categories
Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England
Cyclecars
Motor vehicle manufacturers based in London
Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1919
Cars introduced in 1919

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