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What is it? # 152 ( Update: 1914 Steco )

UPDATE: # 152 was a nasty one. The develish pleasure was completely on our side. One competitor came up with: "1914 Malcolm, made by the Malcolm Jones Detroit Co., Detroit Mich. Other option is the Mercury from the Mercury Cyclecar Co., Detroit, Mich,also about 1914." Very interesting and surprisingly the year is spot on. The very few others that came up with an answer mostly produced Woods. Yet as many times before there was one man who just knew ! "This is a Steco Cycle car from 1914. The car is engineered by Stephens Engineering Co, Chicago and built by Universal Machinery Company. The price for this vehicle was 450 US$." Congratulations Verner Johnson from Denmark !! A well deserved win !

EARLIER: It is a US made car. Click the photo for another perspective and you probably will say Aha! or Ohoh... Both pictures come from an original hand-out that must be a very rare item, as we are not so sure that one specimen of this make was ever sold! Anyway here are some specs. The aircooled 45 degrees V-twin was designed by a well known Chicago automobile manufacturer. The carburettor is a Schebler Model H. Ignition Atwater-Kent. Power: 10 HP at 1500 rpm. Box: four speeds plus reverse with hydraulic operated pressed paper friction(!). Front springs: twin transverse directly connected to steering knuckles. Rear springs: two 38 inch Lanchester type cantelever. Equipment: Stewart Special Cyclecar Speedometer, fitted flush on dash, rear wheel drive.
We will try to give a new swing to the quiz by asking you only to tell which car it is as accurate as possible within 100 words (or less). Only the best answer will win. Rules:

1. send your answer to \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it BEFORE Monday, May 2

2. PLEASE mention in the subject line of your e-mail: # 152

3. include, for in case you win: your shirt SIZE, being S,M, XL and the ADDRESS where we should send the shirt

4. unless otherwise stated there is ONE winner

5. please mention if you were an earlier winner (1,2 or J)

6. THREE time winners automatically become Jury member, but of course there is no obligation in any way

Friday, 29 April 2005