The HCE was a British four wheeled cyclecar made in 1912 and 1913 originally by H.C.E. Cars of London SW and later by the Easycar Company at a 30-acre (120,000 m2) site with test track in Harold Wood, then in Essex.
HCE | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | HCE Cars Easycar Company |
Production | 1912-1913 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | cyclecar |
Body style | various |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Buckingham single cylinder |
Transmission | chain and belt drive |
Chronology | |
Successor | none |
The car used a single cylinder Buckingham engine with a tax rating of 6/8 HP driving by chain to a two speed gearbox and then by belt to the rear wheels.[1]
A range of body styles were advertised including four seaters. In 1913, and very unusual for the time, four wheel brakes were fitted.
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