Saginaw (automobile)
| Saginaw | |
|---|---|
 1914 Saginaw cyclecar advertisement in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Cyclecar |
| Manufacturer | Valley Boat & Engine Company |
| Production | 1914 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Cyclecar |
The Saginaw cyclecar was built by the Valley Boat & Engine Company of Saginaw, Michigan in 1914.[1]
History
[edit]The Saginaw cyclecar, originally to be called the Faultless, was a two-seater with a friction transmission and belt drive. The engine was a V-twin-cylinder manufactured by Valley Boat & Engine Company. Its distinguishing feature was that the headlamps were inset into the front mud guards similar to a Pierce-Arrow. The flowing fenders were built into the body. The price was $395 (equivalent to $12,015 in 2023) which included top, curtains, Stewart-Warner speedometer, tools, tire repair kit and electric horn.[1]
Valley Boat & Engine Company discontinued the Saginaw late in 1914 after an estimated 35 had been built.[1]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kimes, Beverly Rae; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.
- G.N. Georgano (1968). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to Present. New York, Dutton.