The JPL was a

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built in

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by the J.P.L. Cyclecar Company in 1913.

History

The JPL was designed by J.P. La Vigne who was an early and ubiquitous engineer in the industry. The car was marketed both as the JPL and La Vigne and in 1914 as a

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. The cyclecar was equipped with a engine with a transmission. The vehicle was claimed to get , and have a top speed of . Production ceased in 1914.

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jpl (Cyclecar) Cyclecars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Michigan Cars introduced in 1913 Defunct manufacturing companies based in Detroit Brass Era vehicles 1910s cars