
3 4 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 26cm
Description
This is one of the first Vauxhall cars to be produced. It is a very early example of a stresed body-chasis construction, which was elaborated by Lancia in 1922 and increasingly adopted by the motor industry after 1950. This car has a 980cc engine mounted in a horizontal position under the dashboard, with a single cylinder to the rear, which is capable of propelling the car to a maximum speed of 25 mph. It has a two-speed gear and clutch system.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10221312
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