The complete motorist, being an account of the evolution and construction of the modern motor-car; with notes on the selection, use, and maintenance of the same; and on the pleasures of travel upon the public roads (1905)
Young, Filson, 1876-1938 · New York : McClure, Phillips & co.; London, Methuen & co. · leaf 179
olden opinionsfor their power, simplicity, and freedom from breakdown; whilealmost alone among motor-cars constructed by makers of repute,they represent the really practical touring-car which is sold atsomething like a moderate price. They are equipped withengines of 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 32 h.p.;… … SOME TYPES OF PETROL CAR 111 value in English-built motor-cars that can be obtained for thatsum. The Wolseley principles of construction are in many respectsunique. The engine, instead of being placed vertically undera bonnet in front of the car, lies horizontally immediately infront of the…
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