The Hawk was an American

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built in

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, Michigan by the Hawk Cyclecar Company in 1914. The Hawk was belt-driven with a 9/13 hp

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. The vehicle was advertised for $390, and could seat two passengers side-by-side. It had a distinctive sloping

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line.

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* Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan Cyclecars Defunct manufacturing companies based in Michigan Cars introduced in 1914 {{Brass-auto-stub