By way of an introduction I am originally from N.Z. and when I came to live in the U.K. I wanted a truly 'English' car so, at the Beaulieu auction in 2008 I purchased the ex Stafford East 1922 G.N. Brooklands 200 mile race car which had not been run for some time. The first four images are of it as purchased. The final three are of it after a three year rebuild. It is a Vtwin with OHC with four valves and two spark plugs per cylinder. It has two magnetos and two 36mm Zenith carbs. I had the choice of three forward speeds and reverse or four forward speeds and no reverse and opted for the latter as one can always turn a rear wheel from the cockpit. It runs Castrol R in both engine and bevel box. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
Just like Richard Scaldwell who runs the G.N. 5 litre J.A.P. and Mark Walker who drives the G.N. 4.2 litre I will be driving it to sprints and hillclimbs to compete. Prescott [approx 35 miles away] and Shelsley Walsh [only 11 miles away] Am not bothering with the single headlamp [which restricts air cooling to the engine] but will run side and tailamps. I was taken for a 'spin' in the G.N./ J.A.P. recently and the performance is 'mind blowing'.
In Kieth's first cutaway drawing of the pushrod Salmson, has anyone figured out the valve gear in the transverse drawing? Almost looks like OX5 Curtis to me---but--- William--GREAT little car--have fun with it! Herb
No Bob, Mark sold the Parker some time ago to Justin Meers and part of the deal was that mark converted the bodywork from single to two seater. Marks car with the 4.2 litre engine is named 'Thunderbug'. The bottom end is edwardian Riley V twin whilst the barrels are Salmson Aircraft.
Yep and also my 1950 Alfa Romeo Monoposto [see Roadrace car....vintage,nostalgia,historic. thread]. To me all cars should be driven to events if possible.
Even though I can't read the text, it looks like more than the usual amount of planing went into the build. Was any provision made for engine cooling? I see some indication of hot air leaving behind the engine, but tucked in behind the seat, it looks like it needs some kind of forced cooling air. Herb
Here's a start on translation (Cut and paste from GOOGLE translate): BOAT? MOTORCYCLE? - CAR! Doctor of Technical Sciences Professor AG Ignatova technical creativityenthusiasts know as the author of a number of original designs microcars, party contests and demonstration runs a home-made vehicles. He createdthe appearance of vehicles always cause great interest. I can not say that the technical design or shine sought external perfection. Far from it: Prof. A.G. Ignatov always tries to use the most affordable, available materials, but at the same time get the most useful feedback. Here is his own statement: "I need a mechanical undemanding pet. Unpretentious, like a mule. Slidemule. Perhaps it is better not name. Beauty is not necessary - you need high availability, reliability and endurance. No need of comfort - need utility and the ultimate ease of operation. Do not have high quality finishes and expensive - you need a good resilience and resistance of coatings that require little maintenance and costs for maintenance and repair. " One such machine was demonstrated by Professor Ignatov on review-competition in Moscow in 1966. Even got a special prize "For the most ridiculous car." And funny, by the way, except for the appearance, there was nothing. But there were many instructive, useful for all the "Homebrew", especially beginners. Our magazine is told in detail about this car and itscreator (see number 11 and 12 in 1967, an article entitled "My four-legged friend"). And today, we will introduce readers to the original design of the new AG Ignatova - three-wheeled microcars, or rather, motokolyaskoy"robot." Operation and performance of it differs significantly from previously described by us tricycles, and familiarity with the "Robot" will be helpful to everyone mikroavtomobilestroeniya enthusiast whether it be the car to repeat or not. Tricycle "Robot" (top photo) is made at home by motor scooter from the"Tula-200." Designed for one person and cargo to 15-20 kg. Built tricycle (Fig. 1) in accordance with the specifications of GAI. In particular, the open-wheel taken on the basis of "traffic rules" imposed fromJanuary 1973, which says that the three-wheeled vehicles weighing less than 400 kg treated as motorcycles. FRAME AND CHASSIS. The carrier element is wood frame construction(Fig. 2), which provides a rigid floor, two solid transverse bulkheads and one transverse webs. Bars made of pine, floors and bulkheads - plywoodthickness of 7 mm. In the lower part of the bulkhead reinforced duralumingons 40X40X3 mm. Assembling the frame - with glue and screws.Removable components are bolted. Directly to the frame is rigidly attached to springs: front and rear cross (two lengthwise) - chetvertellipticheskie. At the ends of the front spring pins are fixed steering wheels on the rear - ears, through which passes the axis ofthe drive wheel. For the manufacture of springs used sheets of old car springs
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