The Utopian was a unique English
automobile created in 1914. Built by the Utopian Motor Works of
Leicester
Leicester ( ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, city, Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest settlement in the East Midlands.
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, the car was powered by a
two-cylinder
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water-cooled engine mounted under its seat. There was a side tiller to assist in steering. Only one car is believed to have been made, for a local
clergyman; the company did, however, manufacture bicycles with some success.
See also
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List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom
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List of motorized trikes
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Utopian at 3wheelers
Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England
Defunct cycle manufacturers of the United Kingdom
Cars of England
Manufacturing companies based in Leicester
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