Les Roues avant Motrices – Omnia – Octobre 1929
In this october 1929 issue of the French automotive magazine Omnia, front wheel drive is discussed. Based on what happened till then in the United States on this subject, the French technical press looks into some new concepts. Examples of both the Auburn and the Cord car first are briefly highlighted, followed by the new […]
Front Wheel Drive O.K. or N.G.? – MoToR – September 1928
Here, a critical article is written on the question of front-wheel drive. Is it really necessary? What are the positive effects and how do these apear in comparison to existing rear-wheel drives? From a standpoint of driving all-day passenger cars in contrats to racing cars. But also in view of designing a car. It may […]
1904 Christie’s Front-Wheel Drive
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.comThe Automobile, Vol. X (10), June 18, 1904 Walter Christie’s Front Wheel Drive of 1904. In 1904 the US patent #761,657 was granted to Walter Christie on a front-wheel drive system. This patent is described in The Automobile of June 18, 1904 as follows: Front […]
Miller Front Drive Racing Car – Motor Age – 11 December 1924
This article, written by the French journalist Paul Dumas, described the Miller 91 front wheel drive of 1924. This car was based on the idea and a request of Jimmy Murphy, who perished that year. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.comMotor Age, Vol. XLVI (46), No.24, December 11, 1924 Miller […]
67 Cu. Inch Straight-8 Racing Engine by Salmson – Motor Age – 22 March 1928
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com Motor Age, Vol. LIII (53), No. 12, March 22 1928 67 Cu. In. Straight-Eight Racing Engine Built by Salmson Built by Salmson of Paris, Develops 100 hp. at 5800 r.p.m. and Will Turn Up to 8000 r.p.m. – Gives Car a Speed of About […]
Impasse Cirumvented by Front-Wheel Drive, Part I – Automotive Industries – 4 June 1927
Over many years, the technical specialist and highly rated author Peter Martin Heldt wrote for several American automotive magazines. In this 1927 article in Automotive Industries, he explains the different aspects of the then upcoming front-wheel drive. Because of its lengthy write, it’s divided here in two parts. Not only an interesting read, but I […]
Impasse Cirumvented by Front-Wheel Drive, Part II – Automotive Industries – 4 June 1927
Over many years, the technical specialist and highly rated author Peter Martin Heldt wrote for several American automotive magazines. In this 1927 article in Automotive Industries, he explains the different aspects of the then upcoming front-wheel drive. Because of its lengthy write, it’s divided here in two parts. Not only an interesting read, but I […]
Influence de la Vélodipédie sur la Carrosserie – La Nature – 7 september 1895
In this september 1895 issue of the French popular scientific magazine La Nature, the French technical journalist Baudry Saunier presents two innovations. First the wheel hub in ball bearings and secondly, the ever first Michelin pneumatic tyre as applied in the 1895 Paris-Bordeaux contest. The assembly and securing means for the tyre are extensively described. […]
Influence de la Vélodipédie sur la Carrosserie, Translation – La Nature – 7 september 1895
In this september 1895 issue of the French popular scientific magazine La Nature, the French technical journalist Baudry Saunier presents two innovations. First the wheel hub in ball bearings and secondly, the ever first Michelin pneumatic tyre as applied in the 1895 Paris-Bordeaux contest. The assembly and securing means for the tyre are extensively described. […]
Ball Bearings and Rubber Tires for Carriages – Scientific American – 7 December 1895
In those days, technical journalistst on both sides of the ocean, excchanged their knowledge. This article is the English translation of the original one, published earlier in the september 1895 issue of the French magazine La Nature. The first application of the Michelin pneumatic tyre in a French contest and the application of ball bearings […]