May 29
I think I need one of these. If any still exist, that is. Seems like a cross between a Red Bug, a cycle car, and a DIY go-kart. It was a short-lived company from 1912-1914. The Lad’s Car had a 72 inch wheelbase, so more of a cycle car scale.
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· May 29
Here you go Travis. An explanation of what they called it and why.
I believe the word "cyclecar" very ably fills the bill for a name for the small cars that are now being built in this country.We originally called our small car a "motorbob" and changed the name about a year ago to the "lad's car," because it was more descriptive of the article. Now that the people of this country are educated in the use of the word "cyclecar," we call it by its correct name, "the lad's car—the American boy's cyclecar," which we think fully describes the car.The word "light car" is very appropriate for cars in the Saxon class. While abroad they would readily class the Saxon as a cyclecar, still it is a miniature auto, built on the lines of the bigger cars with standard auto lines severely adhered to, and hence comes properly under the "light car" classification."Autoette" and "carette" both seem to describe a three-wheeled affair of some nature.The word "cyclecar," I therefore believe, best describes the small cars just entering the American market and, due to the broad use already given, this word should continue. It's an old saying, you know, "the use—the law."For cars in the Saxon or light car field I believe a very appropriate name would be the "Cariole Car," as this is truly descriptive of the article.—Niagara Motor Car corporation., D. M. Hepburn, president.
I believe the word "cyclecar" very ably fills the bill for a name for the small cars that are now being built in this country.We originally called our small car a "motorbob" and changed the name about a year ago to the "lad's car," because it was more descriptive of the article. Now that the people of this country are educated in the use of the word "cyclecar," we call it by its correct name, "the lad's car—the American boy's cyclecar," which we think fully describes the car.The word "light car" is very appropriate for cars in the Saxon class. While abroad they would readily class the Saxon as a cyclecar, still it is a miniature auto, built on the lines of the bigger cars with standard auto lines severely adhered to, and hence comes properly under the "light car" classification."Autoette" and "carette" both seem to describe a three-wheeled affair of some nature.The word "cyclecar," I therefore believe, best describes the small cars just entering the American market and, due to the broad use already given, this word should continue. It's an old saying, you know, "the use—the law."For cars in the Saxon or light car field I believe a very appropriate name would be the "Cariole Car," as this is truly descriptive of the article.—Niagara Motor Car corporation., D. M. Hepburn, president.
· May 29
Hah, so even they weren’t sure what to call it.
· May 29
There was a big promotional giveaway contest that got a lot of newspaper action.
· May 29
“Any Good Live Boy”😂
· May 29
Supposedly there was a choice of hoods but there only seem to be illustrations of the Renault-style hood.
· May 29
Actually, I did find one of the other hood style. Not quite as cool.
· May 29
That is why they made the big Renault hood announcement in your first post. Definitely cooler.
· May 29
Looks like there’s one in the Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow museum.
· May 29
Good work. I couldn't find one. Cycle cars are cool. One of these days I'll start a topic on them. Did you see this one?
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/32353/lot/7/1914-imp-model-z-cyclecar-chassis-no-7715-engine-no-9205/
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/32353/lot/7/1914-imp-model-z-cyclecar-chassis-no-7715-engine-no-9205/
· May 29
I like that one. Downright stylish for a cycle car.
· May 29
The Scripps Booth Cycle cars from that era are very stylish also. Don't know a lot about early cars but have always liked these.
· May 29
Is that a belt or a chain drive? Either way, keep your arms inside the vehicle at all times. 😬
· May 30
Travis, it is a belt. It operated as a drive unit and a clutch when you loosened the front pully. A lot of cycle cars had this feature. Or least a few.
· May 30
So essentially the same as a riding mower. Simple enough.
· May 30
Farmer clutch.
Robinson helicopters still use this system.
Robinson helicopters still use this system.
· May 30
I've gone down the Cyclecar rathole. This is a Bedelia.
· Aug 31
Just saw this photo on ebay.