The Saginaw cyclecar was built by the Valley Boat & Engine Company of Saginaw, Michigan in 1914.[1]

Saginaw
1914 Saginaw cyclecar advertisement in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal
Overview
TypeCyclecar
ManufacturerValley Boat & Engine Company
Production1914
Body and chassis
ClassCyclecar

History

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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]

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References

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  1. ^ 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.