American (1914 automobile)
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The American was made by American Cyclecar Co of Detroit, Michigan
in 1914. It had a 4-cylinder engine of 1.2 liters, and featured a friction transmission and chain drive. The headlights were inserted into the fenders, a feature later associated with the Pierce-Arrow
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The make was superseded by the Trumbull
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Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
in 1914. It had a 4-cylinder engine of 1.2 liters, and featured a friction transmission and chain drive. The headlights were inserted into the fenders, a feature later associated with the Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce-Arrow was an American automobile manufacturer based in Buffalo, New York, which was active from 1901-1938. Although best known for its expensive luxury cars, Pierce-Arrow also manufactured commercial trucks, fire trucks, camp trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles.-Early history:The forerunner...
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The make was superseded by the Trumbull
Trumbull
Trumbull can refer to* Trumbull County, Ohio** Trumbull Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio* Trumbull, Connecticut* Trumbull, Nebraska* Trumbull College, a residential college of Yale University* Fort Trumbull, Connecticut...
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