- Century (automobile)
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The Century was produced by the Century Motor Company from 1911-13 and later renamed to the Century Electric Car company from 1913-15. Both companies operated out of Detroit, Michigan. The Century was an electric car with an underslung chassis. It had tiller-operated steering, and the customer had the option of solid or pneumatic tires. Its electrical speed controller offered a choice of six-speeds, and the series wound Westinghouse motor that was geared directly to the rear axle.
References
- Georgano, G.N. (1968). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to present.
External links
- Century Electric photo, circa 1921.
Categories: Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States | Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan | Historic electric vehicles | Defunct companies based in Michigan | Brass auto stubs
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