Signet (automobile)
Cyclecars | |
Production output | unknown (1913-1914) |
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The Signet cyclecar was the name used by Fenton Engineering Company of Fenton, Michigan from 1913 to 1914. In 1914 the name was changed to Fenton and was manufactured by the Fenton Cyclecar Company. In May 1914, The Fenton became the Koppin and was produced by the Koppin Motor Company until September 1914.[1]
History
Oscar J, Howick, formerly of Lozier and Packard, developed the Signet cyclecar with a Spacke DeLuxe
George Jenks, a former automobile salesman, was the mover behind the Fenton and organized the Fenton Cyclecar Company to succeed Fenton Engineering Company to market the car. On March 23, 1914, tragedy struck with the sudden death of George Jenks. The Fenton Cyclecar Company was reorganized within two months as the Koppin Motor Company by H.S. Koppin, who owned the former A. J. Phillips plant in Fenton.[1][5] The Fenton became the Koppin until September 1914, when the plant was destroyed by fire.[6]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.
- ^ Automotive Industries. Chilton Company, Incorporated. 1914.
- ^ Motor Age. 1913.
- ^ Automobile Journal. 1913.
- ^ Carette: America's First Carette and Cyclecar. 1913.
- ^ The Indicator: Published Semi-monthly. 1915.
- G.N. Georgano (1968). The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to Present. New York, Dutton.