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Tiny was a British Cyclecar manufactured by Nanson, Barker & Co at Esholt , Yorkshire between 1912 and 1915 . The first car, the 8hp, produced in 1912 was powered by an air cooled JAP V-twin engine, 3 speed gearbox and chain drive. Unlike many cyclecars a Differential was fitted to the rear axle. The 2 seater bodywork was in aluminium with a wheelbase of 96 inches and the range included a van. Springing was half elliptical springs front and rear and braking was by external bands on the rear wheels. The car cost about £100 and was claimed to be capable of 50 mph. It was exhibited at the 1912 London Motor Cycle show. In 1913 the engine was replaced by a water cooled Precision V twin of 964 cc. There were other improvements including changing the brakes to internal expanding and replacing the chain with shaft drive. The price rose to £135. Just before the outbreak of war, in mid 1914, came the final Tiny called the 10/15. This one was a proper light car and had a 4 cylinder Dorman engine of 1177 cc. It cost £157. It is uncertain how many Tinys were made but output was small. After the war, the same company produced cars under Airedale brand. |
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