Lad's Car
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The Lad's Car was an American
automobile
built between 1912 and 1914. A 3 hp air-cooled, single-seater with belt drive, it was made by the Niagara Motor Co. of Niagara Falls, New York
, and was advertised as "more a real working toy
than a go-anywhere motor car".
The car was also available in a kit version with a claim to be America's first kit car
.
United States
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automobile
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
built between 1912 and 1914. A 3 hp air-cooled, single-seater with belt drive, it was made by the Niagara Motor Co. of Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they...
, and was advertised as "more a real working toy
Toy
A toy is any object that can be used for play. Toys are associated commonly with children and pets. Playing with toys is often thought to be an enjoyable means of training the young for life in human society. Different materials are used to make toys enjoyable and cuddly to both young and old...
than a go-anywhere motor car".
The car was also available in a kit version with a claim to be America's first kit car
Kit car
A kit car, also known as a "component car", is an automobile that is available as a set of parts that a manufacturer sells and the buyer then either assembles into a car themselves, or retains a third party to do part or all of the work on their behalf...
.