Cambro
The Cambro was a very basic British three-wheeled, single-seat cyclecar made in 1920 and 1921 by the Central Aircraft Company of Northolt, Middlesex.
| Cambro | |
|---|---|
 1920 illustration depicting Cambro. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Central Aircraft Company |
| Production | 1920-21 |
| Designer | F.J. Camm and G.A. Broomfield |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | cyclecar |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Johnson 192 cc, flat twin, two-stroke, air-cooled |
| Transmission | single speed, no reverse |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | none |
History
The later model of Cambro, with triangular front end.
The car was designed by magazine editor F.J. Camm and G.A. Broomfield and powered by an air-cooled Johnson 192 cc two-stroke flat twin engine, driving the single rear wheel by a chain.[1] The engine was more commonly found in outboard motors and mopeds. There was no reverse, but a free wheel mechanism was fitted to help maneuvering the machine by hand.
The Cambro weighed 165lbs, was advertised as the cheapest car in the world, costing only 79 guineas (GBP83).[1] The number made is not known.[2]
References
- Baldwin, Nick (1994). The Automobile A-Z of Cars of the 1920s. Bideford, England: Bay View Books. p. 52. ISBN 1901432092.
- Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
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