| Saginaw | |
|---|---|
 1914 Saginaw cyclecar advertisement in Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Cyclecar |
| Manufacturer | Valley Boat & Engine Company |
| Production | 1914 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Cyclecar |
The Saginaw cyclecar was built by the Valley Boat & Engine Company of Saginaw, Michigan in 1914. [1]
The Saginaw cyclecar, originally to be called the Faultless, was a two-seater with a friction transmission and belt drive. The engine was a V-twin-cylinder manufactured by Valley Boat & Engine Company. Its distinguishing feature was that the headlamps were inset into the front mud guards similar to a Pierce-Arrow. The flowing fenders were built into the body. The price was $395 (equivalent to $10,686in 2021) which included top, curtains, Stewart-Warner speedometer, tools, tire repair kit and electric horn. [1]
Valley Boat & Engine Company discontinued the Saginaw late in 1914 after an estimated 35 had been built. [1]
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