CENTURY (AUTOMOBILE)

The 'Century' was produced by the Century Motor Company from 1911-13 and later renamed to the Century Electric Car company from 1913-15. Both companies operated out of Detroit, Michigan. The Century was an electric car with an underslung chassis. It had tiller-operated steering, and the customer had the option of solid or pneumatic tires. Its electrical speed controller offered a choice of six-speeds, and the series wound Westinghouse motor that was geared directly to the rear axle.

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★ The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to present, Georgano, G.N., , , , 1968,

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★ Century Electric photo, circa 1921.