I've recently acquired an interesting and exciting new/old project and am looking for information. Does anyone remember the 1967 Gyro-X? According to Science & Mechanics, September, 1967, this was the first gyroscopically stabilized car. Gyro-X was designed by Alex Tremulis (Deusenberg, Cord, Tucker, Chrysler Thunderbolt, Chief of Advanced Styling for Ford) who was working on this project for Transport Systems Inc. of Northridge, California. The car was built by Troutman and Barnes (see Road & Track, November, 1967). The car was so innovative that a U.S. Patent was issued in September of 1969 to engineer Thomas O. Summers who designed the car's gyroscopic system. The car needs restoration and is missing its original gyroscope. I'm searching for contact information for anyone involved in the design/build of this car or contact information for their family. I'm also looking for photos and other historical pieces associated with Gyro-X. Thanks in advance! Mark
According to another forum, the guys who made this video have some knowledge of the Gyro-X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89mA6z4L9r0 Good luck.
Tremulis`s nephew? I think is a member here. this is his blog & his profile here. http://www.gyronautx1.com/ hes the guy you want to talk to about it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=133639
I remember it, I still have the S&M magazine around here someplace. It fascinated me for a while. Then I figured out that it weighed about the same as the Austin sedan the engine came from, was about as big, got about the same mileage and would cost the same or more to build. But only held half the passengers and baggage. It is still a wonderful project. Hope you can find the gyroscope or back engineer a replacement.
Well without the gyro is is just another odd ball, you are going to find or build a gyro for it are you not?
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