Bantam (car)
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Not to be confused with American Bantam
The Bantam was a British cyclecar
manufactured by Slack and Harrison in Kegworth
, Leicestershire in 1913.
It was powered by an 8 hp V-twin engine made by Precision. There was no gearbox and variation in transmission ratios was provided for by variable pulleys. Final drive was by chain.
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The Bantam was a British cyclecar
Cyclecar
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manufactured by Slack and Harrison in Kegworth
Kegworth
Kegworth is a large village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England....
, Leicestershire in 1913.
It was powered by an 8 hp V-twin engine made by Precision. There was no gearbox and variation in transmission ratios was provided for by variable pulleys. Final drive was by chain.