The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
CYCLECAR DELIVERY MADE
IN RECOMMENDING TIME
Cars Are shipped by Express and De-
liycrcd 10 Customers Doors without
Loss of fimc ENtrn Expense

Loss of fimc ENtrn Expense
"A distinct innovation in an important
department OF the automobile indus
;ry--that OF shipping cars--has re-
GENTLY been inaugurated. Purchasers
ol cars desiring quick delivery may
send IN their orders for shipment by
express and have their machines deliv-
cred at their doors Il, q. great saving
Of time and no additional expense as
comuared with freight rates. The au-
tomcpilc that makes possible and
feasible This rapid-transit mode OF de-
livery is the Cyclccar, the latest and
most pcular type of business or pleas
ure motor vehicle. According TO K.
Crutchdeld. local manager of the Case
Automobile Compunyi with offices At
1913 West Broad street, it is entirely
pYac;itablo TO rush orders for this car
pv express and assure quick delivery,
While tho charges Will be no more
heavy thuu the freight charges OF an
ordinary automobile.
Mn. Crutchncld was seen this week
cNhlbitiug and demonstrating the Cy-
,lecar. the hrst automobile ever ship
ped from factory to Richmond by
express While small and light in con-
StrIctlou. the CYCleCar appears strong
iu practicahility and powerful in ca
uacity. During one demonstration
mere the little car was seen to carry
seven passengers and apparently did
not fee! the load.
An Indication OF the promics OF the
popularity of this new car is the state
ment that over $50 demonstration ma
chimes have been ordered by distribut-
ing dealers in Virginia and Carolina.
Nj. Crutchiield. Who Will handle the
car i'm Richmond, states that he has
been overwhelmed with requests TOR
demonstrations, and that he has kept
his car on the move every moment dur
ing the day since it was received. He
any time ana any place TO show the
good points and practicability OF the
Cyclecar. which is now perhaps the
most popular car being used in Eu
rope, and is assured of a most prcmis-
ing future III America.
Information concerning the cycle
car and its comparison with the auto
mobile and motorcycle. is given by MIR.
Crutchaeld In the following interest
ms interview;
The Tyumbun cyclecar is manufac-
tured by the American Cyclecar Com
pany of Bridgeport, Conn 1t is
miniature automobile reduced to its
simplest form. not weighing more than
$50 pounds fitted with Il light, COM
pact motor which is dependable and
economical in fuel and oil ronsump-
ton All modern elements Of auto
mobile construction are considered
The narrow tread adopted is not TO
satisfy any individual ideas or to
create new or distinctive design, but
II is desired on account OF requiring
less power TO operate than the wide
tread and ESQ lighter construction and
consequently less cost, both initial and
operative. The cyclccar is the answer
TO the fact that manufacturers appre-
ciate that there is real demand for
a small, light. comfortable car. with
cost inexpensive and upkeep reduced
to minimum--a car between the au-
tomob!le and motorcycle.
In England at present there arc
perhaps leo manufacturers of cycle
ears and miniature automobiles. The
fact is however that they haNe been
unable TO supply the demand, and
large numbers OF dealers on the con-
iinent are now considering the Amer
lean product, even though the move
mcnt is yet III its infancye in this coun-
try. There can be no doubt that there
is field and II demand for the cycle
car II existing conditions are fairly
considered y reliable automobile OF
even low initial cost and subsequent
upl<eep is beyond the reach OF great
number OF people because of its size.
weight consumption OF oil and fuel.
together with the cost resulting from
normal wear
The cyolccar is the answer to the
appeal of the man of moderate means
for q motor Vehicel obtainable At
moderate price and one which he can
afford to operate. feeling that II Is
within his means. The motorcycle.
while o: low initial cost and upkcep.
is limited in it's use, and has features
which do not appeal TO the family and
business man. The advent OF the side
car for motorcycles has. | believe, add
ed but little TO the general comfort
and convenience OF the machine.
"Cyc!ecars viii not be overlooked by
the business man who would move
about his work quickly and comfor-
tahly-and i'll his business suit. lie
viii be as fully protected as in tour
ins car, and Will appreciate the ease
OF negotiating traffic on the busy streets
in :, small machine as compared with
the heretofore conventional types OF
vehicles.
Il believe that the car Of the inter
mediate held between the automobile
and the motorcycle which will be most
popular with the average user in .Amea-.
lea viii not exactly conform 10 the
cyclccar Of European specifications,
but Will be q miniature automobile.
win side by-side sociable seat
inr OF the popular roadster type. 1t
w.ll have top and windshield and ample
guards to protect its occupants from
the clements and road conditions. 1t
must of necessity he well built through
out. equipped with a dcpcnda Die mo-