The Automobile Book: A Practical Treatise on the Construction, Operation and Care of Motor Cars Propelled by Gasoline Engines; With Full Explanations of All the Essential Parts (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Automobile Book: A Practical Treatise on the Construction, Operation and Care of Motor Cars Propelled by Gasoline Engines; With Full Explanations of All the Essential Parts

The london-brighton Race. – A additional proof of the superiority of the American merchandise was given at the first occasion in England, held November 14th, 1896, to have fun the repeal Of the restrictive highway legal guidelines of 1844. Nearly fifty en tries together with the first, second and third winners of the French racing occasions of that yr, had been current, and all had been overwhelmed by a Duryea, almost an hour, in the distance of 52 miles from London to Brighton. This distinctive victory of an American car over the finest overseas constructions stood for years as proof of the superior positions of American constructors. Pneumatic tires, artillery wheels, spray carburetors, electrical ignition by mechanical generator, throttle management, and many trendy options had been first proven on these winners, and contributed to the consequence.

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