Cyclecars

/ˈsaɪ.kəl.kɑrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cyclecar; multiple small, lightweight motorized vehicles from the early automotive era.

Etymology

Plural form of 'cyclecar', combining 'cycle' (wheel/round) and 'car' (carriage). This term was especially common in automotive literature from 1910-1920.

Kelly Says

Cyclecars created a fascinating economic experiment—they were so cheap and simple that hundreds of different manufacturers tried building them, leading to one of the wildest free-for-alls in automotive history before economics forced consolidation.

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