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Autoette

Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

The Autoette, also known as the Manistee, was an American automobile manufactured in Manistee, Michigan by the Manistee Motor Car Company from 1910 to 1913. The Autoette was one of the first cyclecars. It had a single cylinder, 5 hp engine that was 0.4 L in size, and a friction transmission.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1912Founded1

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1910 1911 1912 1913 Autoette car also known as Manistee cyclecar
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Autoette, also known as the Manistee, was an American automobile manufactured in Manistee, Michigan by the Manistee Motor Car Company from 1910 to 1913. The Autoette was one of the first cyclecars. It had a single cylinder, 5 hp engine that was 0.4 L in size, and a friction transmission. The two-seater roadster cost $300.2

Timeline

  1. 1913Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1912Founded Founded1

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