Crescent (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Crescent Motors Ltd was a British manufacturer of cyclecars that operated from 1911 to 1915. The company was initially based in Walsall, Staffordshire, before relocating to Birmingham in 1913. Crescent specialized in producing compact and stylish cyclecars, which were particularly favored by female drivers during their brief production run.

The first model produced by Crescent was powered by a 964cc J.A.P. air-cooled V-twin engine, which delivered between 7 to 9 horsepower. This model featured a friction disc transmission and a belt drive system. Following the company's move to Birmingham, Crescent adopted a water-cooled Blumfield V-twin engine, transitioning to a chain drive for the final drive mechanism.

Crescent cyclecars gained a reputation for their appeal among lady drivers, with reports indicating that by April 1913, at least three Crescents were being operated by women in the West Midlands. Despite their popularity, Crescent Motors Ltd ceased operations in 1915, marking the end of its production of cyclecars.