Bayonet (Australia) - AllCarIndex

Bayonet was an Australian automobile brand established in 1913 by James A. Munro & Co., based in Melbourne, Victoria, and Sydney, New South Wales. The brand produced vehicles that were essentially relabeled versions of an unidentified French type, featuring various models powered by 4-cylinder Ballot side-valve engines. These engines offered outputs ranging from 9 horsepower (1131cc) to 22 horsepower (4082cc), with wheelbases measuring between 108 inches (2738mm) and 115 inches (2921mm).

The Bayonet vehicles were equipped with several notable features, including Claudel carburetors, Bosch magnetos, cone clutches, and 3-speed gearboxes. The bodies of the cars were manufactured by Munro, and the pricing was competitive for the time. However, the production of Bayonet vehicles diminished significantly due to supply issues that arose with the outbreak of World War I, leading to the brand's eventual decline.