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1913 Swift 7hp Twin-cylinder Two-seater Cyclecar Registration no. FP 372 Chassis no. C368 Engine no. E2133
United Kingdom • 6 Sept 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1913 Swift 7hp Twin-cylinder Cyclecar, registration FP 372, boasts a rich history, including museum display and participation in VCC events. Presented in green livery with black wings, it comes with documentation confirming its authenticity, though the upholstery and hood may need attention, and recommissioning is advised due to minimal recent use.
Condition
6
While the car is described as attractively finished and equipped, the brown leather upholstery and hood are noted to potentially benefit from attention. The car has seen minimal use recently, suggesting some recommissioning may be necessary. Overall, the car appears to be in good condition for its age, but not without some areas needing potential restoration.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
C368
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
FP 372
RHD/LHD:
LHD
'Kuklos', the motoring correspondent of the Daily News , writing in 1911 of the single cylinder 7hp Swift, said "The Swift Motor Co.
Ltd.
can honestly claim, I believe, to have been the pioneers in this country of the small car movement" and went on to add, "Their 7hp two seater is a beautiful example of the best work of the modern locomotive engineer, and there are few such clean and thoughtful specimens of his work as the power unit of this muscular motorkin".
The single cylinder 7hp car was replaced for the 1912 Season by another muscular motorkin, the twin-cylinder Swift Cyclecar, which, exploiting the burgeoning fashion for cyclecars at that time, was exhibited at the Cycle and Motor Cycle Show at Olympia that year.
Powered by a 972cc engine, the new Swift had thermo-syphon cooling, magneto ignition, leather-to-metal clutch, three forward speeds and reverse and a live rear axle.
This example was first registered in Rutland in 1913 and has been known to the Veteran Car Club si...
Points of note
£9,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£56,625
Median Price (Since 2020)
£103,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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