Merz Cyclecar

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Merz Cyclecar (1914)

The Merz Cyclecar Company was an American automobile manufacturer in Indianapolis (Indiana) . The company was founded by the former racing driver Charles Merz and only built small cars in the first half of 1914.

description

The vehicles were referred to as cycle cars , but they did not meet the criteria. The Merz was a tandem roadster with two seats arranged one behind the other. The car with its high frame was rather high-sided, but already had an engine cowling and passenger compartment in one piece. The fenders were attached to the wheel carriers, as is common on motorcycles. The wheelbase was only 2134 mm and the track width was 1016 mm. A single headlight was mounted above the radiator.

The carriage of a powered V-2 engine from De Luxe . 88.9 mm bore and 93.218 mm stroke resulted in a displacement of 1157 cc . The engine output of 9 bhp (6.6 kW) was passed on to the rear wheels via a friction roller drive and V-belt. The car cost US $ 450. A small delivery van was also available for US $ 485.

In the summer of 1914 the company had to file for bankruptcy.

Models

model Construction period cylinder power wheelbase Superstructures
Cyclecar 1914 2 V 9 bhp (6.6 kW) 2134 mm Roadster 2 seats (tandem), delivery van 1 seat

literature

  • Beverly Ray Kimes, Henry Austin Clark Jr .: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause Publications, Iola 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 (English).

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