Post by grumpynorthener on Sept 23, 2021 14:49:50 GMT
A thread for all vehicles of monster proportions - not just in size alone but in the form of engineering - fundamentally a huge engine will require the drive train & wheels to be of an equally huge size but with well thought out engineering - the vehicle in the below images should explain but if you are in any doubt no its not a thread for the boy racer who's purchased a Focus ST and bolted 20" wheels to it
This is a 1914 Simplex
Powered by a monstrous 12 litre engine
Features a timber plank floor
And little in the way of seating
The flywheel is over 2 foot in diameter
With chain drive to the rear wheels
The chain size alone should give you some idea to what energy is being transmitted to the rear wheels
Talking of wheels 24" - Note the timber spoke centres !!
Stunning car to both see & hear - Having completed The Peking to Paris rally in it - it would appear that owner isn't shy at putting it to good use either
Post by grumpynorthener on Nov 1, 2021 11:19:32 GMT
1908 Brasier Voiture De Course - Its fitted with a 11.7 Litre V8 220 BHP Hispano Suiza engine with chain drive through the trans axle - this is right up my street - its for sale too but way, way beyond my budget
1917 American Lafrance Speedster - 6 cylinder - 14.5 Litre - Chain drive to rear wheels and its on the market - Any one got £75k to loan me
You definitely need to add something like that to the fleet, your neighbours will love it. If you get a 5am paper round - you could offset the running costs
1917 American Lafrance Speedster - 6 cylinder - 14.5 Litre - Chain drive to rear wheels and its on the market - Any one got £75k to loan me
You definitely need to add something like that to the fleet, your neighbours will love it. If you get a 5am paper round - you could offset the running costs
Now there's a thought - not really bothered about the paper round but I could deliver the monthly Parish Magazine in it and has I don't have any time in the day 5am would be pretty ideal - I think this type of early engine takes about 30 minutes to warm up too