The Argo Cyclecar & The Argo Motor Co.

1915 Argo Cyclecar

The Argo Motor Co. originally made their Cyclecar with a four cylinder 12 horsepower engine. Benjamin Briscoe called his Cyclecar the Motorvique. Very few Argo Cyclecars were sold in the United States, and in 1916, it was replaced by an American Automobile called "The Argo Standard". The Argo Standard was up against stiff completion from Ford and others, so in 1917 the company was sold to Mansell Hackett. Hackett moved the Argo plant to Jackson, MI then changed it's name to the Hackett.

1916 Argo Standard Magazine Ad

The above announcement was a print ad in a vintage magazine by Smith Motor Sales Co. In 1916 the Argo Cyclecar was replaced by a conventional 2 passenger roadster and a 5 passenger touring car. The most interesting part is the last line. "If you're considering any car under $1,000.00, come in." As you can see the 2 passenger roadster sold for $385.00. A 5 passenger touring car sold for $435.00. The 17 1/2 horsepower was available with electric starting for an additional $60.00.

1914 Argo Cyclecar

1918 Argo Cyclecar

Find Antique Cars, Collector Cars, 1950s-1960s Classic Cars, 1960s-1970s
Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Street Rods and Vintage Military Vehicles!

1900-1929 Antique Cars For Sale 1930-1939 Antique Cars For Sale 1940-1949 Collector Cars For Sale 1950-1959 Classic Cars For Sale 1960s 1970s Muscle Car For Sale Hot Rods & Rat Rods For Sale Pro Street & Street Rods For Sale Collectibles Automobilia For Sale Vintage Auto Advertising For Sale Auto Manuals & Literature For Sale Auto Books & Manuals For Sale Auto Brochures & Catalogs

Find Auto Related Collectibles, Automobilia, Advertising, Auto Manuals,
Auto Books, Auto Brochures and Vintage Auto Literature For Sale!