Post by grumpynorthener on Nov 24, 2021 13:46:58 GMT
Ok, Not for everyone but without these cars we wouldn't have what we have today - referred to has 'Veteran' - cars that are built prior to 1905 - there are many survivor's and are represented by there own club
The cars can be a measure of very simple, very complex, quite fragile but in some cases well overengineered - With most manufactures / models the main focus was concentrated upon making the car run reliably - styling & aerodynamics were far from the strong point of the cars although some cars really are a thing of beauty whilst others are little more than timber platform with an engine for propulsion - Cars were fuelled by either petrol, steam, electric and I believe that they were a couple gas engined cars too - some pics then
1901 Renault Type D Series E
1902 Panhard Levassor 16/20
1900 Mignonette Luap 2 1/4 HP
1903 Wolseley 10HP
Your own pre 1905 car pics / favourites are very welcome
Post by toomanyprojects on Feb 5, 2024 10:50:03 GMT
Found this the other day. One of yours truly finishing in Brighton in 2016 aboard my second cousins car with his son driving. A successful run down from Hyde Park on a bitterly cold day - spot the layers of clothing!
Also one of me finishing quite a few years previously! 1995 if I remember correctly when I still had 'insulation'
Post by toomanyprojects on Apr 10, 2024 13:34:35 GMT
Something that YouTube has recently 'recommended'. Quite a fascinating watch. Both of the aforementioned cars in my previous post can be seen taking part, one at the start and 0:53.