HCE (car)
Appearance
HCE | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | HCE Cars Easycar Company |
Production | 1912–1913 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Cyclecar |
Body style | Various[which?] |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Buckingham single cylinder |
Transmission | Chain and belt drive |
The HCE was a British four-wheeled cyclecar manufactured in 1912 and 1913. It was originally made by H.C.E. Cars of London SW, and later by the Easycar Company at a 30-acre (120,000 m2) site with test track in Harold Wood, then in Essex.
The car used a single cylinder Buckingham engine with a tax rating of 6/8 hp driving by chain to a two speed gearbox and then by belt to the rear wheels.[1]
A range of body styles were advertised, including four-seaters. In 1913, four-wheel brakes were fitted, which was unusual for the time.
References
[edit]- ^ Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.[page needed]