Gordon (1912–1916)

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Gordon Cyclecar of 1914

Gordon, Gordon Armstrong, was a British cyclecar produced in Beverley Yorkshire by 'East-Riding Engineering' from 1912 to 1916. Production was halted by World War I. [1] [2]

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History

The parent company of East Riding Engineering was the Armstrong Patents Company which still manufactures shock absorbers for cars. Both companies were founded by Gordon Armstrong. [1] [2]

Models

The initial 1912 models had either a two or four seater body and were powered by a 1,100cc 8 hp J.A.P. V-twin engine mounted at the rear, and driving the rear axle via chains. The bodies formed a unitary construction with the chassis. The four seater cycle car was a rarity in the market. The wheelbase was 2438 mm. [1] [2]

In 1914, the Gordon 9 hp replaced the initial model, still using the same engine but on short 2286 mm wheelbase.

In 1914, a second new model, the Gordon 10 hp was introduced with a 1.35 litre engine.

In 1915, a prototype Gordon 10 hp, front-engined vehicle was built. It was equipped with a water-cooled four-cylinder in-line engine with 1,100cc displacement. Both two and four seater wheelbases were available. The model was planned for export to Australia, but volume production was prevented by World War I.

ModelConstruction periodCylindersCapacityWheelbase
8 hp1912–19132 V1074 cm32438 mm
9 hp1914–19152 V1074 cm32286–2438 mm
10 hp1914–19152 V1357 cm32438 mm
10 hp1915–19164 inline1074 cm32286–2438 mm

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie. 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. 2001.

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