Velocars and other interesting vehicles.

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Ooooo I like that. Nice hat and coat too

Reminds me a lot of the Rytecraft....

Or the Atco Trainer....

Could you imagine trying to drive such tiny cars in modern traffic though

 

[BarelyAWake]

...Could you imagine trying to drive such tiny cars in modern traffic though

Actually, yes... yes I can - can't we all? Isn't that what this thread is really all about?


Thanks for the other micro-minis, I'd not seen 'em before... TBH while you may appreciate the hat & coat, it's the grin that tells all

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Actually, yes... yes I can - can't we all? Isn't that what this thread is really all about?


Thanks for the other micro-minis, I'd not seen 'em before... TBH while you may appreciate the hat & coat, it's the grin that tells all

Yes I must agree, - I don't know what came over me for a moment there.

And yes that grin speaks volumes

Rytecraft also made wee trucks.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

An unknown cyclecar/velocar found in France.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Another French plan, - this one from 1960.

 

[silverbear]

That's a nice one!
SB

 

[wheelbender6]

In profile view, the 1960 French trike looks a lot like an Auto Union Formula 1 car. Sweet.

 

[fasteddy]

Interesting to see how it had improved over the earlier ones. Better steering and suspension as well as brakes I'm sure.

Some how that sweet little velocar from the teens or twenties keeps drawing me back.

Steve.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Unfortunately I don't know anything more about that old velocar Steve, though I'll do my best to find out. Hopefully there will be some more pictures of it about somewhere.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

This is a Pedelux which still remains one of my favourite vintage velocars. The cold looking chap on the left is sitting on a chassis without the bodyshell.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Sorry I don't know anything more about this one either.

 

[silverbear]

I like that Pedalux.
SB

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Yes it's pretty darn corker SB

One more ancient delight for you today.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Velocar racing in Finland.

http://yle.fi/elavaarkisto/artikkelit/kinneri_oli_kesan_1949_hitti_96751.html#media=98372

 

[Allen_Wrench]

This just keeps getting more interesting. Many of these ideas will prove very useful later. Thanks everyone. By all means, keep sharing.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

This is a Schasche cyclecar from Austria, the engine placement is very interesting.

 

[wheelbender6]

The front steering in the Blue Velocar (ancient delight) in post #392 looks easy to build. Looks stable but uses normal bicycle wheels, forks and axles.

 

[silverbear]

This is a Schasche cyclecar from Austria, the engine placement is very interesting.

That's a nice looking machine! With the engine outboard it makes the rest pretty compact. Easy access to the mechanics.
SB

 

[wheelbender6]

The engine placement in the Schasche cyclecar also provides a simple chain line, free of jack shafts, differentials and other complications. It also provides a heater for the left side of your body.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

The front steering in the Blue Velocar (ancient delight) in post #392 looks easy to build. Looks stable but uses normal bicycle wheels, forks and axles.

Yes it is a simple method and old photographic evidence shows it was a common way to build a front axle back in the day.

That's a nice looking machine! With the engine outboard it makes the rest pretty compact. Easy access to the mechanics.
SB

The engine placement in the Schasche cyclecar also provides a simple chain line, free of jack shafts, differentials and other complications. It also provides a heater for the left side of your body.

Exactly! Needless to say ever since I saw these photos the clockwork in my brain has been ticking over flat out.