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manufactured only in 1914 at the Percival White Engineering Works,

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. A

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-bodied two seat

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, it was powered by a vee-twin

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engine with two speed

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and belt drive to the rear wheels.

References

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, ''The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles''. . Cyclecars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Motor vehicle manufacturers based in London Cars introduced in 1914 {{brass-auto-stub