Economycar (United States) - AllCarIndex

Economycar Co. was established in 1914 in Providence, Rhode Island. The company specialized in the production of cyclecars, a type of lightweight automobile that was popular during the early 20th century. The Economycar was characterized by its tandem seating arrangement and was powered by a 9-horsepower air-cooled V-twin engine.

The vehicle featured an epicyclic transmission and a belt drive, which were common attributes for cyclecars of that era. However, it also included a distinctive and somewhat outdated feature: center-pivot steering. This design choice set it apart from many of its contemporaries, which typically employed more modern steering mechanisms.

Economycar Co. marketed its product through the International Cyclecar Co. based in New York City, which projected an ambitious production goal of 6,000 units for the year 1914. However, it is believed that the actual production numbers were significantly lower than this estimate, reflecting the challenges faced by the company in achieving its manufacturing targets.