The Kent's Pacemaker was a

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era American

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manufactured only in 1900.

History

Offered by the Colonial company of

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, it was a

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which had one wheel in front for steering, and three rear wheels. The center of these drove; the others, an outer pair, could be raised to allow the machine to "coast like a

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". The vehicle was named after A. W. Kent, who was its designer.

References

{{Reflist Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Steam cars Veteran vehicles 1900s cars Cars introduced in 1900 Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Massachusetts Cars discontinued in 1900