The 'cyclecar' craze that began in Europe around 1910 soon swept over the United States with more than 100 manufacturers speeding into production. These little cars were somewhat of a cross between a motorcycle and car, and many carried whimsical names such as Cricket, Dudly Bug, O-We-Go, and Zip. In 1916, with a Ford Model T Runabout costing only $390, the cyclecar craze died.
The Woods Mobilette, with its offset seats, could accommodate the driver and one passenger, and being only 36 inches wide, could easily drive through a garden gate. Available options included a speedometer for $11, a headlight and tank for $8.00, and brakes for $10.
The four-cylinder engine offered 12 horsepower and had a 102-inch wheelbase.
