JPL (cyclecar) explained

The JPL was a brass era cyclecar built in Detroit, Michigan by the J.P.L. Cyclecar Company, formed in 1913. Production started in December 1913 but ended in 1914.^{[1] [2]}

History

The JPL was designed by J.P. La Vigne who was an early and ubiquitous engineer in the industry. The car was marketed both as the JPL and the La Vigne. The cyclecar was equipped with a engine with a transmission. A bore and stroke of made for a displacement of and a claimed maximum power of . The underslung design made for a particularly low profile.^[3] The vehicle was claimed to get and have a top speed of . The original model was available either as a roadster, a cabriolet, or a delivery wagon.

A revised design, the Model F, was shown in mid-1914 with a promised introduction date of September 1914. The engine, while of the same size, was now water-cooled and produced, while the wheelbase was increased from .^[4] Production however ceased by the end of the year.^[5]

References

• Book: Georgano, G.N. . Georgano, G.N. . The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to Present. 1968 . 978-0718130480.

Notes and References

1. The American Cyclecar . Within the Reach of All . F. Ed. . Spooner . Charles P. Root & Co. . Chicago, IL . December 1913 . 1 . 2 . 31 .
2. Book: Kimes . Beverly Rae . Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 . Clark Jr. . Henry Austin . Krause Publications . 1996 . 978-0-87341-428-9 . 3rd . Beverly Rae Kimes.
3. The American Cyclecar . Cyclecars Create Furor At the New York Show . F. Ed. . Spooner . Charles P. Root & Co. . Chicago, IL . February 1914 . 1 . 4 . 15 .
4. Cyclecar Age . New La Vigne Model Makes Its Appearance . June 1914 . I-C-L Publishing Co. . 30 .
5. Book: Kimes . Beverly Rae . Clark Jr. . Henry Austin . Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 . 1996 . Krause Publications . 978-0-87341-428-9.