1904 Swift 7hp Four Seater

The 1904 Swift 7hp Four Seater was a car produced by the Swift Motor Company, which was based in Coventry, England. The car had a 7 horsepower engine and was capable of reaching a top speed of around 35 miles per hour.

At the time, cars were still a relatively new invention, and the Swift 7hp Four Seater was considered a luxury item that was affordable only to the wealthy. It featured a four-seat open body with a folding hood and screen, and a two-cylinder water-cooled engine.

The car's suspension was fairly primitive by modern standards, consisting of semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear, with solid rubber tires providing the only cushioning. Despite this, the car was considered fairly comfortable for its time.

Today, the 1904 Swift 7hp Four Seater is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a handful of examples still in existence. It is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the automobile industry and a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the engineers who helped to bring about the age of the automobile.

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