HCE (car)

The HCE was a British four wheeled cyclecar made in 1912 and 1913 originally 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.

HCE
Overview
ManufacturerHCE Cars
Easycar Company
Production1912-1913
Body and chassis
Classcyclecar
Body stylevarious
Powertrain
EngineBuckingham single cylinder
Transmissionchain and belt drive
Chronology
Successornone

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, and very unusual for the time, four wheel brakes were fitted.

See also

References

  1. Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.


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