| Aero Car | |
|---|---|
 1919 illustration of Aero Car | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aero Car Engineering Company Ltd. |
| Production | 1919–1920 |
| Assembly | Clapton, London, United Kingdom |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Cyclecar |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5/7 hp (533 W) flat twin-engine cyclecar |
The Aero Car (also known as Aerocar) was a flat twin-engine cyclecar manufactured from 1919 to 1920 by the Aero Car Engineering Company in Clapton, London, United Kingdom. [1] [2] [3]
The Aero Car was manufactured from 1919 to 1920 Clapton, London, United Kingdom, by the Aero Car Engineering Company. [1] [2]
The Aero Car was a cyclecar with 5/7 hp (533 W) flat twin-engine cyclecar. The engine was an air-cooled flat-twin built by Blackburne and the gearbox was a Sturmey-Archer. The body had a bullnose radiator and a pointed tail. [1]
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