| Jacquet Flyer | |
|---|---|
 Jacquet Flyer in 1921 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jacquet Motor Corporation of America |
| Production | 1921 |
| Assembly | Belding, Michigan, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | four-cylinder Wisconsin engines of 6.2L capacity |
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