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lozcb
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To think that was 54 years ago , No computer aided design and very minimal crumple zone lol
zagatoes30
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I have the same memory and the theme tune every time I see the Stratos Zero
zagatoes30
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There were a lot of Sports Saloons from this era that looked great even from humble makes like Singer, Riley, MG etc. Every time I see one I get an itch for a really old car but this is a different era and not sure suited to the modern world
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THE BRUTAL AMERICAN 20-LITRE V-4 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CHRISTIE RACING CAR OF 1907
The most spectacular and brutal car Christie ever built was definitely the V-4 racer of 1907. It had an engine that housed an astonishing 20 liters (1,214 cubic inches), mounted transversely, the crankshaft taking the place of the front axle! It was a completely new design, specially built for the 1907 racing season and using no parts from previous racers. The immense engine had a bore and stroke of 184 x 184 mm (7 1/4 inch square) and 8 atmospheric inlet valves per cylinder and just one mechanically opened overhead exhaust valve. The transverse mounted engine employed crankshaft mounted spur gears and telescopic U-joints on each end to drive the front wheels, originally through a transmission arrangement that featured dangerously exposed gears. Later this was changed, to make it better suited for high-speed racing.
The most spectacular and brutal car Christie ever built was definitely the V-4 racer of 1907. It had an engine that housed an astonishing 20 liters (1,214 cubic inches), mounted transversely, the crankshaft taking the place of the front axle! It was a completely new design, specially built for the 1907 racing season and using no parts from previous racers. The immense engine had a bore and stroke of 184 x 184 mm (7 1/4 inch square) and 8 atmospheric inlet valves per cylinder and just one mechanically opened overhead exhaust valve. The transverse mounted engine employed crankshaft mounted spur gears and telescopic U-joints on each end to drive the front wheels, originally through a transmission arrangement that featured dangerously exposed gears. Later this was changed, to make it better suited for high-speed racing.
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I suspect it understeered a tad!
Yeah…I’d have one. They aren’t cheap though….A very different ownership experience for some for sure. WHO needs the modern world anyway…?
. But anyone with mechanical sympathy and a real interest would be fine. Of course, where & what sort of use you out it to may seriously affect that. But I see folk rallying them, trials driving up hill * dale in mud galore…!.That one barely moved when I knew it. A completely restored car , not a survivor then..
Looks great. I wonder how I always managed to overlook it in favor of the rag top tourer. Blind blind blind…..lol
That rear bumper though.. US ain’t got nothing on it…?
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I suppose it depends how far back you would want to go.Era of SS jag ,Alvis etc? Or XK150 jag, Lagonda? MGA 1500 or TR3A were always cars i have considered good looking motors.
As mentioned in other posts you need space to work on old cars, and you need to be fit!
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An Oldie but a Goldie just like this one mate.
lozcb
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No coming back from that one , even a formula one team would get that wheel back on by the time it hits the ground , next your tell me he went on to win the race lol
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