Bantam (car) explained

Bantam (car) should not be confused with American Bantam.

The Bantam was a British cyclecar manufactured by Slack and Harrison in Kegworth, Leicestershire in 1913.

It was powered by an 8 hp V-twin engine made by Precision. There was no gearbox, and variation in transmission ratios was provided for by variable pulleys. Final drive was by chain.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgano . Nick . The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile . 2000 . The Stationery Office . Norwich . 0-11-702319-1 . 131.
2. Book: Kay . Stephen . Cyclecars - An Annoted Index . 2009 . 325 Press . Govilon . 978-09563160-0-4 . 24.