Autocycle (United States) - AllCarIndex

The Autocycle was an automobile produced by the Vandegrift Automobile Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the years 1906 to 1907. This vehicle was notable for its unique design, featuring a diamond-pattern wheel arrangement, which distinguished it from conventional automobiles that typically had wheels positioned at the four corners of the frame.

The Autocycle's design included smaller side wheels that resembled stabilizers used by novice cyclists, and it was reported that these balance wheels carried little to no weight under normal driving conditions. The vehicle was powered by a 6-horsepower air-cooled twin engine, which drove the rear wheel via a belt system. The company was associated with notable figures such as Henry G. Morris and Pedro Salom, who were recognized for their contributions to the development of electric taxicabs.