Aeromini was a BMC Mini based Special, rear engined Wedge coupe 1 off produced by Mini enthusist built by Arhur Bird of Waikato, New Zealand
COUPE 1978 NZ Classic Car 1999 AUG Page 75 Volume 9 Issue 8
Recent Dicovery 1999 Held in the Mike Maulder Mini Collection;Hamilton NZ ; built by Arthur Bird ; car is white ; 850cc but uses 1000cc Mini Block
Saturday, July 11, 2009
AEROMARINE (USA) 1955
Aeromarine was 1 off vehicle produced by backyard home owner Skeets Coleman of the USa in 1956 who invented it and formed the Cover Story-The Car Boat that flies -Harmon Trophy winner -
Preview cover story
Mechanics Illustrated (US) 1956 SEP Page 10-11 Volume 5 Issue 70
A quick look thorough 'Google' found this bit of information:
Book Reference:
A Book available on Amazon Books Called 'Special Use Vehiles - An illustrated History of Unconvential Cars and Trucks Worldwide' by George W. Green
Source:http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?index=books&linkCode=qs&keywords=0786412453
From a genealogy forum:
"Hello,This is Marty Coleman, Skeets' son. Ben and Melody Coleman are not related to our family and the seebee is unrelated to my father's Aeromarine design of the late 50's. I suspect they just chose a not uncommon name for someone working on a boat/plane machine. Skeets is living in San Diego, is 87 (as of 2005) with his younger daughter. He is planning to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma this year to live with me. He never did make the Aeromarine, but over the past decade actually did have a scale model built that has been test flown once.
If you have any questions about my father's career please feel free to ask. The actual Pogo is in the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum annex in Virginia, near Dulles airport"
Source:
http://www.genealogyboard.com/coleman/messages/7305.html
Preview cover story
Mechanics Illustrated (US) 1956 SEP Page 10-11 Volume 5 Issue 70
A quick look thorough 'Google' found this bit of information:
Book Reference:
A Book available on Amazon Books Called 'Special Use Vehiles - An illustrated History of Unconvential Cars and Trucks Worldwide' by George W. Green
Source:http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?index=books&linkCode=qs&keywords=0786412453
From a genealogy forum:
"Hello,This is Marty Coleman, Skeets' son. Ben and Melody Coleman are not related to our family and the seebee is unrelated to my father's Aeromarine design of the late 50's. I suspect they just chose a not uncommon name for someone working on a boat/plane machine. Skeets is living in San Diego, is 87 (as of 2005) with his younger daughter. He is planning to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma this year to live with me. He never did make the Aeromarine, but over the past decade actually did have a scale model built that has been test flown once.
If you have any questions about my father's career please feel free to ask. The actual Pogo is in the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum annex in Virginia, near Dulles airport"
Source:
http://www.genealogyboard.com/coleman/messages/7305.html
Aerocar inc (USA) 1948-1960s
Aerocar Inc was a company set up by Molt Taylor who had minor success in producing a stubby rounded car that flew! Wings and tail could be attached and car became a plane produced in Longview; Washington
References
History Feature
HISTORY Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1999 SEP Page 118+
(not reviewed by me as of yet)
Mark 1 1951
Popular Mechanics (US) 1951 JAN Page 108 Volume 95 Issue 1
Brief snipet of news and 2 black and white photos
Mark ? 1960
Wheels (Aus) 1960 SEP Page 26-27;89 Volume 13 Issue 5
Preview - A flying car for 4750 pounds sterling feature by Pedr Davis
MARK 3 1965 4 CY LYCOMING
Wheels (Aus) 1965 APR Page 34;74
Preview
MARK 3 1967 4 CY LYCOMING
Motor Trend (US) 1967 MAR Page 84-86
Preview Molt Taylors development continues;from 1951- 1957
I sure later material in the 70s and there was manufacturer who produced a Ford Pinto as Flying car with similar idea of attaching wings and tail
The Company is still alive and kicking -The Latest project converting a Lotus Elise Sportscar to Flight! Offical Website
See www.aerocar.com
History of firm in Wikipedia
Aerocar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAerocar International's Aerocar (often called the Taylor Aerocar) was an American roadable aircraft, designed and built by Moulton Taylor in Longview, ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerocar
Even a place to buy a Aerocar
Aerocar For Sale!Offered for sale is Aerocar N103D, Moulton Molt Taylor's roadable airplanes, flying automobiles, aerocars, vintage Aero Cars, unique in aviation and ...
www.aerocarforsale.com
Other sources utube has Videos of car in Flight as does Google
References
History Feature
HISTORY Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1999 SEP Page 118+
(not reviewed by me as of yet)
Mark 1 1951
Popular Mechanics (US) 1951 JAN Page 108 Volume 95 Issue 1
Brief snipet of news and 2 black and white photos
Mark ? 1960
Wheels (Aus) 1960 SEP Page 26-27;89 Volume 13 Issue 5
Preview - A flying car for 4750 pounds sterling feature by Pedr Davis
MARK 3 1965 4 CY LYCOMING
Wheels (Aus) 1965 APR Page 34;74
Preview
MARK 3 1967 4 CY LYCOMING
Motor Trend (US) 1967 MAR Page 84-86
Preview Molt Taylors development continues;from 1951- 1957
I sure later material in the 70s and there was manufacturer who produced a Ford Pinto as Flying car with similar idea of attaching wings and tail
The Company is still alive and kicking -The Latest project converting a Lotus Elise Sportscar to Flight! Offical Website
See www.aerocar.com
History of firm in Wikipedia
Aerocar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAerocar International's Aerocar (often called the Taylor Aerocar) was an American roadable aircraft, designed and built by Moulton Taylor in Longview, ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerocar
Even a place to buy a Aerocar
Aerocar For Sale!Offered for sale is Aerocar N103D, Moulton Molt Taylor's roadable airplanes, flying automobiles, aerocars, vintage Aero Cars, unique in aviation and ...
www.aerocarforsale.com
Other sources utube has Videos of car in Flight as does Google
AEROCAR (USA) 1905-1908
Aerocar was a little known US firm produced by The Aerocar Co. -Detroit,Mich.
So far I presently have 1 reference
1908 2 seater Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1998 APR of a discovery in USA not reviewed as of yet by me but in time will be
So far I presently have 1 reference
1908 2 seater Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1998 APR of a discovery in USA not reviewed as of yet by me but in time will be
AERO (CS) 1932-1953
Aero were produced by Aero-Flugzeugfbk. Kabes.- Vysocany, Prague
Relatively unknown arounfd the world and most of my information is photos of cars turned up in vintage events or recent discoveries or have turned up for sale
References
1930s -Direct drive Roadster
Your Classic (GB) 1992 NOV Page 7 Discovery in Germany year not determined and not reviewed by myself yet (Your Classic are hard to find these days they were off cause merged with classic & Sportscar as was Old Motor)
662 2 seater 1932
Practical Classics (GB) 2006 Spring page 8 photo of vehicle recent purchase by a Museum in the USA now at Lane Motor Museum; Nashville ; Usa ; www.lanemotormsm.org
Type 10 Cabrio RHD 1930 +dickey
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1987 JUN Page 161 Volume 15Issue 9 Dealer listing of car that came up for sale in the UK ; concours condition; completely restored must be only one in the UK Thoroughbred Automobiles ; Cardiff (see March 1988 T+cc for bw photo page 166)
Type 30 Cabrio 1935 LHD
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1987 JUN Page 161 Volume 15 Issue 9 dealer listing; concours condition;Thoroughbred Automobiles ; Cardiff, car is in red
Type 30 Cabrio 1938-Sodomka LHD
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1987 JUN Page 161 Volume 15 Issue 9
Issue 9
Type 30 Cabrio / Type 50 Sodomka
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1986 MAY Page 13 Volume 5 Issue 2 a letter from Czechoslavia by Karel Jicinsky; Prague ; Czechoslavia
Chase up Dec 85 issue from Aero Club rep discussion on Aero 50hp cars which 3 had Sodomka bodies one played in film Valento the the good natured; colour and final destiny unknown; 2nd for Mr Kabes Junior the son of the owner ar the Aero factory rumors exist it surives in Eastern Bohemia and 3rd car one the mag discovered was made for a Aero Dealer in Lberec (Reichenberg) in Northern Bohemia ; as far as car being displayed in France we doubt it too; although the factory made a Aero 30 that won Concours de Elegance in Paris in 1935 and 1936 ; Mr Basek who died last year designed the first car the Aero 30hp in 1932 and production started 1934 ; the aero 50hp appeared in 1936 ; then he left the factory and started making machines on his own ; except for engine the aero 50 differed only from the 30 in details top speed was 140kph ; serveral 100 Aero were exported to Western Europe ; Poland ; the Balkans and even Japan and Argentina ; In Switzerland a small factory assembled cars from delivered parts ; we do not believe car magazine featured was made for a Nazi Gerneral but believe it got taken from its owner; no photos
Type 50 Coupe 2 stroke 1939
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 144 Volume 1 Issue 8
Car for sale in the Classifieds but no photo rare coupe 2 stroke magneto engine scuttle tank 1700p carries Reg JRF 77
Type 50 Special Roadster
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1994 OCT Page 33
Discovered in a private collection in Poland but powered by a-Citroen engine
Type 50 Special Roadster 1939
Road & Track (US) 1990 JUN Page 120-125 Volume 41 Issue 10
a special Road & Track Salon feature of one in the US - pity not reviewed by me as of yet! and owned as at 1990 by Dan Vogelsang; Seattle; Washington
After World War 2 they ended making small economy cars
1949 Aero Minior Saloon a Photo in 1949 at an Baltic Car Show with a Skoda 1101
The Motor (GB) 1949 DEC 21th page 679
Relatively unknown arounfd the world and most of my information is photos of cars turned up in vintage events or recent discoveries or have turned up for sale
References
1930s -Direct drive Roadster
Your Classic (GB) 1992 NOV Page 7 Discovery in Germany year not determined and not reviewed by myself yet (Your Classic are hard to find these days they were off cause merged with classic & Sportscar as was Old Motor)
662 2 seater 1932
Practical Classics (GB) 2006 Spring page 8 photo of vehicle recent purchase by a Museum in the USA now at Lane Motor Museum; Nashville ; Usa ; www.lanemotormsm.org
Type 10 Cabrio RHD 1930 +dickey
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1987 JUN Page 161 Volume 15Issue 9 Dealer listing of car that came up for sale in the UK ; concours condition; completely restored must be only one in the UK Thoroughbred Automobiles ; Cardiff (see March 1988 T+cc for bw photo page 166)
Type 30 Cabrio 1935 LHD
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1987 JUN Page 161 Volume 15 Issue 9 dealer listing; concours condition;Thoroughbred Automobiles ; Cardiff, car is in red
Type 30 Cabrio 1938-Sodomka LHD
Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1987 JUN Page 161 Volume 15 Issue 9
Issue 9
Type 30 Cabrio / Type 50 Sodomka
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1986 MAY Page 13 Volume 5 Issue 2 a letter from Czechoslavia by Karel Jicinsky; Prague ; Czechoslavia
Chase up Dec 85 issue from Aero Club rep discussion on Aero 50hp cars which 3 had Sodomka bodies one played in film Valento the the good natured; colour and final destiny unknown; 2nd for Mr Kabes Junior the son of the owner ar the Aero factory rumors exist it surives in Eastern Bohemia and 3rd car one the mag discovered was made for a Aero Dealer in Lberec (Reichenberg) in Northern Bohemia ; as far as car being displayed in France we doubt it too; although the factory made a Aero 30 that won Concours de Elegance in Paris in 1935 and 1936 ; Mr Basek who died last year designed the first car the Aero 30hp in 1932 and production started 1934 ; the aero 50hp appeared in 1936 ; then he left the factory and started making machines on his own ; except for engine the aero 50 differed only from the 30 in details top speed was 140kph ; serveral 100 Aero were exported to Western Europe ; Poland ; the Balkans and even Japan and Argentina ; In Switzerland a small factory assembled cars from delivered parts ; we do not believe car magazine featured was made for a Nazi Gerneral but believe it got taken from its owner; no photos
Type 50 Coupe 2 stroke 1939
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 144 Volume 1 Issue 8
Car for sale in the Classifieds but no photo rare coupe 2 stroke magneto engine scuttle tank 1700p carries Reg JRF 77
Type 50 Special Roadster
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1994 OCT Page 33
Discovered in a private collection in Poland but powered by a-Citroen engine
Type 50 Special Roadster 1939
Road & Track (US) 1990 JUN Page 120-125 Volume 41 Issue 10
a special Road & Track Salon feature of one in the US - pity not reviewed by me as of yet! and owned as at 1990 by Dan Vogelsang; Seattle; Washington
After World War 2 they ended making small economy cars
1949 Aero Minior Saloon a Photo in 1949 at an Baltic Car Show with a Skoda 1101
The Motor (GB) 1949 DEC 21th page 679
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (USA) 2001
Advanced Automotive Technology created a Chrysler PT Cruiser as basis for a London like Cab
See Autocar (GB) 2001 MAR 14th Page 17 Volume 227 Issue: 5425modelled on modern Hooper London Cab brief photos and information provided by Autocar US Columist Howard Walker
I have no other information
See Autocar (GB) 2001 MAR 14th Page 17 Volume 227 Issue: 5425modelled on modern Hooper London Cab brief photos and information provided by Autocar US Columist Howard Walker
I have no other information
ADLER MOTORCYLES ( D )
Last week I displayed my research on Adler Cars
This is what I got so far on the Motorcycles not a hell of a lot.. but you don't find this maker readily in this part of the world made by the same maker (hope to add more when I get around to reviewing early issues of Classic Bike as word is getting round and people are donating me their mags..)
Reference
1902 motorcycle 1 of 2 thought to exist!
see Beaded Wheels* (NZ) 1985 FEB-MAR Page 37 Issue #152
and this vehicle turned up for sale in 1985 here in New Zealand in Classified at back of the issue
classified ; last rallied 1974 by SG Pepper; 39 Karnak Cresent; CHCH 4
*Is published by Vintage Car Club of NZ Inc Magazine that also sold to the public here in New Zealand
M100 1949 a road test in German in 1949
Auto Motor und Sport (D) 1949 FEB (not reviewed by me in person)
M250 1953 Only one in GB;Bought ex Germany by Mary Haigh ;displayed at 2001 Classic Bike Show Kemphon Race Course Photo only
CLASSIC BIKE (GB) 2001 JULY page 7
This is what I got so far on the Motorcycles not a hell of a lot.. but you don't find this maker readily in this part of the world made by the same maker (hope to add more when I get around to reviewing early issues of Classic Bike as word is getting round and people are donating me their mags..)
Reference
1902 motorcycle 1 of 2 thought to exist!
see Beaded Wheels* (NZ) 1985 FEB-MAR Page 37 Issue #152
and this vehicle turned up for sale in 1985 here in New Zealand in Classified at back of the issue
classified ; last rallied 1974 by SG Pepper; 39 Karnak Cresent; CHCH 4
*Is published by Vintage Car Club of NZ Inc Magazine that also sold to the public here in New Zealand
M100 1949 a road test in German in 1949
Auto Motor und Sport (D) 1949 FEB (not reviewed by me in person)
M250 1953 Only one in GB;Bought ex Germany by Mary Haigh ;displayed at 2001 Classic Bike Show Kemphon Race Course Photo only
CLASSIC BIKE (GB) 2001 JULY page 7
Sunday, July 5, 2009
ADLER ( D ) 1900-1940
ADLER ( D ) 1900-1940 later to be known world wide for their type writers they were a reputable German firm who produced a number of interesting cars and motorcycles
In this part of world here in New Zealand I have never seen one - But a few have turned up outside Europe to United Kingdsom and some some open sports tourers to USA via the 'Spoils of War'
Note: FRENCH FOR ALDER is: AIGLE ( F )
Below are references so far:
History
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HISTORY See Auto Quarterly (US) Page 340-367 Vol 15 Issue 4
HISTORY See On Four Wheels (Orbis)1974 Page 34-35 Vol 1 Issue 2
Some of cars that have turned up
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1902 4 seat tonneau turned up for sale No 9 ; spec for veteran rally tel 0049 6150 /52438 poa ;Classifieds -Germany includes small photo
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1996 OCT Page 231 Vol 15 Issue 7
1905-1907 I assume it was History piece in German Language Classic Publication (not reviewed by me I cannot read German)
MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1986 SEP
1910c - Australian was seeking parts and information in a classified but we no indication of what model but we have his address!
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 SEP-OCT Page 45 Issue 12classfied - Gary Dibley; No 8 Karuah Av; Coffs Harbour; NSW 2450
1911 10/20 PS 4 seater tourer project RHD : Auctions news under the hammer highlights: Brightwells at Leominster 21 March 2007 sold for 6700 pounds
mention in report 10/20PS project car ; found in the woods at Whipsnade GB
until rescued 1965; owner restoring high standard since ; body to complete
See: The Automobile (GB) 2007 MAY Page 19 Vol 25 Issue 3
1925 4 seater tourer Bw photo; part of a Report and b/w photos of The 5th Annual International Federation Rally Della Lagunda May 28-31 1964 ; photos by The Montagu Motor Museum ; 1 of 3 different makers lined up , this car obscured next to a 1929 Fiat Tipo 525N Coupe De Ville sedan & 1927 2 door Tatra
the Alder owned by Spickermann from Germany
See: Veteran & Vintage (GB) 1964 JUL Page 348 Vol 8 Issue 11
1928 Sedan 4 door sedan -black and white photo : Dieter Rohill, Germany car in behind 26 Hanomag rear engined roadster at Tockwith aerodrome 1976 Fiva International Rally held in GB this time part of a feature by Wilson McComb ; photos by Wilson McComb & Caroline Nostrand Hebb
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1976 NOV-DEC Page 37 Issue 19
1936 SPORTS 10HP one that came up for sale in States in Classifieds no photo Chassis # 93464; eng 209204; seller was P J Nagarvala;Berkerly;Calif
See: Road & Track (US) 1969 OCT Page 133
1937 Junior Sports 2str Triump - Another that turned up for sale in the States -Market place classified ; car needs restoration; c/p Box 459 Hornell; NY 14843 no photo
See: Road & Track (US) 1979 JUN Page 194 Vol 30 Issue 10
1937-8 Junior Sports 2str Triump: -part of photographic feature -Czechoslovakia old cars photographed in Czechoslovakia in 1970 by Trevor Ryan ; car looks like its getting repaired at side of the rd Reg JO-42-62
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 JAN-FEB Page 39 Issue 8
1938 DHC 10HP feature by German Classic Magazine (not reviewed by me) vs 1938 VW Beetle;1938 DKW DHC;1938 Opel Kadett 4D
See: MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1985 SEP
1938 Diplomat 4D -WOOD BURNER (Coke burner Gas producer)Coke Stoke power ;Reg ;Emil Reichert a retired german school teachers car by Lothar Behr was still running car with this conversion in 1975 Reg: KA-04183 feature by Lothar Behr
See: Wheels (Aus) 1975 AUG Page 52-53 Vol 43 New Series issue 3
1938 Porsche Coupe special Featured on cover of rare and defunct US Classic magazine (not reviewed by me)
See: CAR CLASSICS (US) 1973 DEC
1938-1939 Aerodynamic in German Language classic magaine (not reviewed by me)
See: MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1997 AUG
1938-1939 Aerodynamic a recent Find and Discovery in the United Kingdom
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1990 NOV Page 39
1939 2.0 Cabrio Finds and Discovery in the US: Originally registed UK 'PX5 75' in 1955 ; serial#206766 in us since 1959 ; used in war years ; Karmann bodied ; present owner George Caddick ;Adler sold in GB in 30s - this one captured - on rub down Army
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1985 MAY Page 88 Vol 12 Issue: 8
1939 2.0 Limousine Reg: GO-H 939 (D): BW Photo showing line up of Alders at ADLER RALLY -9TH INTERNATIONAL Michelstadt W Germany 1982 ; car is closet to camera part of brief report of the event where 60 different Alders attended part of report edited by Peter Nunn
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 125 Vol 1 Issue 8
RENNLIMOUSIN 1939 COUPE (AIR FLOW) Driving Impression today and history by Mike McCarthy "Streamliner Coupe ;Where eagles dare" (not reviewed by me)
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1994 FEB Page 100-105 Vol 12 Issue 11
Morgan 3 wheeler Hybrid Reg DA-04721 (D): BW Photo showing this rare car at ADLER RALLY -9TH INTERNATIONAL Michelstadt W Germany 1982 ; car is closet to camera part of brief report of the event where 60 different Alders attended edited by Peter Nunn
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 125 Vol 1 Issue 8
Well more to come....
And then there is the motorcycles to do too...
In this part of world here in New Zealand I have never seen one - But a few have turned up outside Europe to United Kingdsom and some some open sports tourers to USA via the 'Spoils of War'
Note: FRENCH FOR ALDER is: AIGLE ( F )
Below are references so far:
History
-------
HISTORY See Auto Quarterly (US) Page 340-367 Vol 15 Issue 4
HISTORY See On Four Wheels (Orbis)1974 Page 34-35 Vol 1 Issue 2
Some of cars that have turned up
-------------------------------
1902 4 seat tonneau turned up for sale No 9 ; spec for veteran rally tel 0049 6150 /52438 poa ;Classifieds -Germany includes small photo
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1996 OCT Page 231 Vol 15 Issue 7
1905-1907 I assume it was History piece in German Language Classic Publication (not reviewed by me I cannot read German)
MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1986 SEP
1910c - Australian was seeking parts and information in a classified but we no indication of what model but we have his address!
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 SEP-OCT Page 45 Issue 12classfied - Gary Dibley; No 8 Karuah Av; Coffs Harbour; NSW 2450
1911 10/20 PS 4 seater tourer project RHD : Auctions news under the hammer highlights: Brightwells at Leominster 21 March 2007 sold for 6700 pounds
mention in report 10/20PS project car ; found in the woods at Whipsnade GB
until rescued 1965; owner restoring high standard since ; body to complete
See: The Automobile (GB) 2007 MAY Page 19 Vol 25 Issue 3
1925 4 seater tourer Bw photo; part of a Report and b/w photos of The 5th Annual International Federation Rally Della Lagunda May 28-31 1964 ; photos by The Montagu Motor Museum ; 1 of 3 different makers lined up , this car obscured next to a 1929 Fiat Tipo 525N Coupe De Ville sedan & 1927 2 door Tatra
the Alder owned by Spickermann from Germany
See: Veteran & Vintage (GB) 1964 JUL Page 348 Vol 8 Issue 11
1928 Sedan 4 door sedan -black and white photo : Dieter Rohill, Germany car in behind 26 Hanomag rear engined roadster at Tockwith aerodrome 1976 Fiva International Rally held in GB this time part of a feature by Wilson McComb ; photos by Wilson McComb & Caroline Nostrand Hebb
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1976 NOV-DEC Page 37 Issue 19
1936 SPORTS 10HP one that came up for sale in States in Classifieds no photo Chassis # 93464; eng 209204; seller was P J Nagarvala;Berkerly;Calif
See: Road & Track (US) 1969 OCT Page 133
1937 Junior Sports 2str Triump - Another that turned up for sale in the States -Market place classified ; car needs restoration; c/p Box 459 Hornell; NY 14843 no photo
See: Road & Track (US) 1979 JUN Page 194 Vol 30 Issue 10
1937-8 Junior Sports 2str Triump: -part of photographic feature -Czechoslovakia old cars photographed in Czechoslovakia in 1970 by Trevor Ryan ; car looks like its getting repaired at side of the rd Reg JO-42-62
See: Restored Cars (Aus) 1975 JAN-FEB Page 39 Issue 8
1938 DHC 10HP feature by German Classic Magazine (not reviewed by me) vs 1938 VW Beetle;1938 DKW DHC;1938 Opel Kadett 4D
See: MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1985 SEP
1938 Diplomat 4D -WOOD BURNER (Coke burner Gas producer)Coke Stoke power ;Reg ;Emil Reichert a retired german school teachers car by Lothar Behr was still running car with this conversion in 1975 Reg: KA-04183 feature by Lothar Behr
See: Wheels (Aus) 1975 AUG Page 52-53 Vol 43 New Series issue 3
1938 Porsche Coupe special Featured on cover of rare and defunct US Classic magazine (not reviewed by me)
See: CAR CLASSICS (US) 1973 DEC
1938-1939 Aerodynamic in German Language classic magaine (not reviewed by me)
See: MOTOR KLASSIC (D) 1997 AUG
1938-1939 Aerodynamic a recent Find and Discovery in the United Kingdom
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1990 NOV Page 39
1939 2.0 Cabrio Finds and Discovery in the US: Originally registed UK 'PX5 75' in 1955 ; serial#206766 in us since 1959 ; used in war years ; Karmann bodied ; present owner George Caddick ;Adler sold in GB in 30s - this one captured - on rub down Army
See: Thoroughbred & Classic Car (GB) 1985 MAY Page 88 Vol 12 Issue: 8
1939 2.0 Limousine Reg: GO-H 939 (D): BW Photo showing line up of Alders at ADLER RALLY -9TH INTERNATIONAL Michelstadt W Germany 1982 ; car is closet to camera part of brief report of the event where 60 different Alders attended part of report edited by Peter Nunn
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 125 Vol 1 Issue 8
RENNLIMOUSIN 1939 COUPE (AIR FLOW) Driving Impression today and history by Mike McCarthy "Streamliner Coupe ;Where eagles dare" (not reviewed by me)
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1994 FEB Page 100-105 Vol 12 Issue 11
Morgan 3 wheeler Hybrid Reg DA-04721 (D): BW Photo showing this rare car at ADLER RALLY -9TH INTERNATIONAL Michelstadt W Germany 1982 ; car is closet to camera part of brief report of the event where 60 different Alders attended edited by Peter Nunn
See: Classic & Sportscar (GB) 1982 NOV Page 125 Vol 1 Issue 8
Well more to come....
And then there is the motorcycles to do too...
ADEYER (AUS) 1983
ADEYER (AUS) appears to be a short lived Australian business attempting to produce a Clenet like 1930s Retro Roadster - but unlike the US counterparts based on Lincoln , Cadillac or Pontiac Chassis - The Adeyer was based on Holden 1 Ton Ute!
The only reference I have is preview story with colour photos
See: SERIES 1 RETRO-CLASS Wheels (Aus) 1983 NOV Page 68-69
The only reference I have is preview story with colour photos
See: SERIES 1 RETRO-CLASS Wheels (Aus) 1983 NOV Page 68-69
ADAMS-HERBERT (US)
ADAMS-HERBERT (USA)
I don't have any background information on this firm but belief maker is related to ADAMS-FARWELL (USA) see earlier post
And only Reference I have (not reviewed in person by me is following history feature)
See: Auto Quarterly (US) Page 144-146;150 Vol 18 Issue 2
I don't have any background information on this firm but belief maker is related to ADAMS-FARWELL (USA) see earlier post
And only Reference I have (not reviewed in person by me is following history feature)
See: Auto Quarterly (US) Page 144-146;150 Vol 18 Issue 2
ADAMS-FARWELL (USA) 1904-1913
ADAMS-FARWELL were little known US Manufacturer and as generally thought only 1 surives today?
References:
History
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HISTORY part 1 see: Autocar (GB) 1966 DEC 2nd Page 1180-1182
HISTORY part 2 see: Autocar (GB) 1966 DEC 9th Page 1220-1223
HISTORY see: Auto Quarterly (US) Page 144-151 Vol 8 Issue 2
History Letter Follow up
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See: Autocar (GB) 1967 JAN 12th page 38 Vol 126 Issue 3700 they Developed first rotary engine follow up history Dec 66 AC; by Francis Jones ;Studly Oxford
One that may have surived?
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1906 2 seater tourer a Colour A4 landscape photo of Adams-Farwell as illustration for essay by Colin Crabbe The Great archivement of early days of car development
See: Antique Automobile (US) 1971 JUL-AUG page 48 Vol 35 issue 4
References:
History
--------
HISTORY part 1 see: Autocar (GB) 1966 DEC 2nd Page 1180-1182
HISTORY part 2 see: Autocar (GB) 1966 DEC 9th Page 1220-1223
HISTORY see: Auto Quarterly (US) Page 144-151 Vol 8 Issue 2
History Letter Follow up
-------------------------
See: Autocar (GB) 1967 JAN 12th page 38 Vol 126 Issue 3700 they Developed first rotary engine follow up history Dec 66 AC; by Francis Jones ;Studly Oxford
One that may have surived?
------------------------------
1906 2 seater tourer a Colour A4 landscape photo of Adams-Farwell as illustration for essay by Colin Crabbe The Great archivement of early days of car development
See: Antique Automobile (US) 1971 JUL-AUG page 48 Vol 35 issue 4
ADAMS-BROWN (AUS)
Adams-Brown of Australia
This was a company that produced Lotus Super 7 like Clubman open sports 2 seaters which may have been used to train up and coming race car drivers of the time hence name 'Trainer' The Company may have been like the little known British firm known for Sophisicated pedal cars called Barnard who made scaled down formula 3 race cars.
However this was proper Lotus Super 7 like car here is brief road test of one owned by Stan Brown
TRAINER SPORTS 1961 Sportscar World (Aus) 1961 OCT 33-34
This was a company that produced Lotus Super 7 like Clubman open sports 2 seaters which may have been used to train up and coming race car drivers of the time hence name 'Trainer' The Company may have been like the little known British firm known for Sophisicated pedal cars called Barnard who made scaled down formula 3 race cars.
However this was proper Lotus Super 7 like car here is brief road test of one owned by Stan Brown
TRAINER SPORTS 1961 Sportscar World (Aus) 1961 OCT 33-34
ADAMS (GB) 1905-1914
Adams(GB) 1905-1914 was small British car manufacturing company produced by Adams Manufacturing Co LTD where there are few surivers today
A Brief history of the firm was:
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Motorsport (GB) 1990 AUG page 894-895 "Fragments of Forgotten Makes" #93
Cars that have surived -----------------------
1907 2 seater Mail Phaeton was featured in Column 'By the Way' of now defunct magazine Old Motor
the car was one of 3 believed to suvive in England which has reurned to its hometown of Bedford the car was built on site of Culter-Hammer Europa (makers of control units) LTD descentants of Adams car Company and its chief Executive Mr Vincent Meads handed it over To Bedford Museum; the company bought the car in 1964 and it spent some years at the Old Warden ; car fully restored by Cutler-Hammer; orig condition ; includes photo showing car with man and woman in period dress on their way to the museum
see: Old Motor (GB) 1980 FEB page 4 volume 2 issue 2
1912 2 seater tourer T Anderson car displayed Nov 14 1976 at RAC Vic Veteran Car Rally Reg 095 (Historic) just black and white photo report of that event
See; Restored Cars (Aus) 1977 MAR-APR page 15 issue 21
A Brief history of the firm was:
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Motorsport (GB) 1990 AUG page 894-895 "Fragments of Forgotten Makes" #93
Cars that have surived -----------------------
1907 2 seater Mail Phaeton was featured in Column 'By the Way' of now defunct magazine Old Motor
the car was one of 3 believed to suvive in England which has reurned to its hometown of Bedford the car was built on site of Culter-Hammer Europa (makers of control units) LTD descentants of Adams car Company and its chief Executive Mr Vincent Meads handed it over To Bedford Museum; the company bought the car in 1964 and it spent some years at the Old Warden ; car fully restored by Cutler-Hammer; orig condition ; includes photo showing car with man and woman in period dress on their way to the museum
see: Old Motor (GB) 1980 FEB page 4 volume 2 issue 2
1912 2 seater tourer T Anderson car displayed Nov 14 1976 at RAC Vic Veteran Car Rally Reg 095 (Historic) just black and white photo report of that event
See; Restored Cars (Aus) 1977 MAR-APR page 15 issue 21
ADAMS BROTHERS (GB)
ADAMS BROTHERS (GB)
One of brothers we have dealt with was Herb Adams see post:
Below is some of the references to one particular vehicle which was one of most innovative designs the Adams Brothers Probe which later spawned a number of copies that entered the Kit Car industry in the UK and I believe there is still a similar variey on the market today but more practical then orginal probes (loosely based on the Probe)
in 1981 Kit car version was called a Centaur (GB)produced by CONCEPT CARS LTD (GB)
Concept cars loosly based Probe inspired kit cars
CENTAUR MK1 COUPE form a preview see 25th MAY 1974 Motor Page 58-59
CENTAUR MK2 COUPE form a Hillman imp based kit;Centaur becomes mark 2 Reg OBD 966P and driving impression preview see 1st JAN 1977 Autocar Page 51 and written up by Kit Car Expert and founder of Alternative Car magazine Peter Filby
Probes also modeled by toy mananufacturer Corgi in their smaller Corgi Junior line in 1973 and their larger line
References:
One of Probes came up for sale in Classifieds of the Autocar
see: PROBE Autocar (GB) 1972 JUN 15th page 85 Volume 136 Issue 3974 Classified with no photo it was discribed as white with a deep purple interior -for sale at Leicester address telephone 50791
Finds and Discovery
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PROBE 15 Reg. LJO948G Alternative Cars (GB) 1981 OCT-NOV page 9 In 1981 turned up and is was for sale
PROBE 15 Reg. LJO948G a letter from a former owner
See: Component Car (GB) 1986 MAR page 46
Car Show 1969 London Show
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PROBE 16 EXOTICAR Autocar (GB) 1969 OCT 23rd page 27
powered by 1800cc BMC engine;
One of brothers we have dealt with was Herb Adams see post:
Below is some of the references to one particular vehicle which was one of most innovative designs the Adams Brothers Probe which later spawned a number of copies that entered the Kit Car industry in the UK and I believe there is still a similar variey on the market today but more practical then orginal probes (loosely based on the Probe)
in 1981 Kit car version was called a Centaur (GB)produced by CONCEPT CARS LTD (GB)
Concept cars loosly based Probe inspired kit cars
CENTAUR MK1 COUPE form a preview see 25th MAY 1974 Motor Page 58-59
CENTAUR MK2 COUPE form a Hillman imp based kit;Centaur becomes mark 2 Reg OBD 966P and driving impression preview see 1st JAN 1977 Autocar Page 51 and written up by Kit Car Expert and founder of Alternative Car magazine Peter Filby
Probes also modeled by toy mananufacturer Corgi in their smaller Corgi Junior line in 1973 and their larger line
References:
One of Probes came up for sale in Classifieds of the Autocar
see: PROBE Autocar (GB) 1972 JUN 15th page 85 Volume 136 Issue 3974 Classified with no photo it was discribed as white with a deep purple interior -for sale at Leicester address telephone 50791
Finds and Discovery
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PROBE 15 Reg. LJO948G Alternative Cars (GB) 1981 OCT-NOV page 9 In 1981 turned up and is was for sale
PROBE 15 Reg. LJO948G a letter from a former owner
See: Component Car (GB) 1986 MAR page 46
Car Show 1969 London Show
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PROBE 16 EXOTICAR Autocar (GB) 1969 OCT 23rd page 27
powered by 1800cc BMC engine;
ADAMS; HERB
Herb Adams was a busy US Desigher and constructor of Kit cars particular Beach Buggies based on VW Mechanicals and was active in 1960s to 80s
For a Profile of his word see Road & Track (US) 1978 Semptember (not reviewed bt me as of yet)
and in 1989 working with his son? Mat Adams they produced the VSE JACK RABBIT 2 seater Spyder based on mechanicals of VW Rabbit (Golf) see : Modern Motor (Aus) 1989 APR page 80-81
Kit car manufacturer & Designer PROF USA VSE (USA)
For a Profile of his word see Road & Track (US) 1978 Semptember (not reviewed bt me as of yet)
and in 1989 working with his son? Mat Adams they produced the VSE JACK RABBIT 2 seater Spyder based on mechanicals of VW Rabbit (Golf) see : Modern Motor (Aus) 1989 APR page 80-81
Kit car manufacturer & Designer PROF USA VSE (USA)
ADAMS, DENNIS -Car Designer
Dennis Adams
was a well respected and busy British car designer & Constructor known mostly for his work designing much of British Kit car industry cars 1960s -1970s Some of his designs would best discribed as very much out there likes Adams Brothers Probe and some were not popular like unusual ghastly short lived Marcos Mantis 2+2 powered by 2.5 Litre Triumph 6 cylinder less then 40 built
For More Information see under Adams Brothers
In terms the man himself
INTERVIEW of him and Preview of his cars:
See: Component Car (GB) 1986 JUN page 28-30
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 2001 MAR page 138-139 Volume 19 Issue 12 by Richard Hessitine
Recent work in 1986
ROADSTER -Retro 30s Component Car (GB) 1986 JUN page 24-27 preview feature and photos Jaguar based kit,with engines choice from 3.4/6 to a V12
was a well respected and busy British car designer & Constructor known mostly for his work designing much of British Kit car industry cars 1960s -1970s Some of his designs would best discribed as very much out there likes Adams Brothers Probe and some were not popular like unusual ghastly short lived Marcos Mantis 2+2 powered by 2.5 Litre Triumph 6 cylinder less then 40 built
For More Information see under Adams Brothers
In terms the man himself
INTERVIEW of him and Preview of his cars:
See: Component Car (GB) 1986 JUN page 28-30
Classic & Sportscar (GB) 2001 MAR page 138-139 Volume 19 Issue 12 by Richard Hessitine
Recent work in 1986
ROADSTER -Retro 30s Component Car (GB) 1986 JUN page 24-27 preview feature and photos Jaguar based kit,with engines choice from 3.4/6 to a V12
ADAM BRIDGLAND LTD (GB)
ADAM BRIDGLAND LTD (GB) was a British after market modifier of sports cars here we have a Brief Road tests of Morgan Plus 8 2 seater Roadster
Morgan Plus 8 1972 modified Motor (GB) 1972 DEC 23rd page 18-19
I no other information on this firm
Morgan Plus 8 1972 modified Motor (GB) 1972 DEC 23rd page 18-19
I no other information on this firm
ADAM, LESLIE builder of Camira Coupe Hybrid
Leslie Adam was an Australian Engineer who created for himself a Electric Rotary Hybrid 1974 years before Hybrids of today have become more fashionable.
His car was called a Camira Coupe and Camira is Aborghinal Word I think from memory for Wind
See CAMIRA COUPE -HYBRID Australian Motor Manual* 1974 JUL Page 46-49 Issue 381 for Preview feature and photograph
Australian Motor Manual is now defunct Australian Monthy Magazine that was in Publication from around 1946 to 1981 (I Have indexed them to 1977) in 1981 magazine was renamed Car Australia who ceased around 1996
In New Zealand Wellington Public Cental Library has most copies 1958-1981 biggest holding and I understand the Archives in Canberra ACT Australia has them all
Note:
However the name Camira would be used on Holden's (General Motors Australia) version of GM J Car which in UK was called Vauxhall Cavalier and in Germany a Opel Ascona of 1984-1988 so obiviously Mr Adam did not patent his cars name
His car was called a Camira Coupe and Camira is Aborghinal Word I think from memory for Wind
See CAMIRA COUPE -HYBRID Australian Motor Manual* 1974 JUL Page 46-49 Issue 381 for Preview feature and photograph
Australian Motor Manual is now defunct Australian Monthy Magazine that was in Publication from around 1946 to 1981 (I Have indexed them to 1977) in 1981 magazine was renamed Car Australia who ceased around 1996
In New Zealand Wellington Public Cental Library has most copies 1958-1981 biggest holding and I understand the Archives in Canberra ACT Australia has them all
Note:
However the name Camira would be used on Holden's (General Motors Australia) version of GM J Car which in UK was called Vauxhall Cavalier and in Germany a Opel Ascona of 1984-1988 so obiviously Mr Adam did not patent his cars name
ACYON (F)
Acyon (I might need to check spelling here as I Believe its spelt differently)
It one of those many unusual amd mostly forgotten cycle cars of 1920s
flimpsy built on bicycle wheels often single oe 2 cylinder engines sort of Ariel Atom of period but not in same league of performance however they built for enthusists as more fun vehicles
The one featured in the reference here was a light car with 2cylinders opposed (Boxer) engine on display held in the Musee Rochetailee - Vintage car Museum in Rhone ; City of Lyon ;France and it was just a photograph
See Restored Cars (Aus) 1980 Page 31 Issue 40
I believe particularly over last few years there have been discovered 1-2 were being restored during early 2000s in the UK and I may actually have reference for it via my website - so I will be coming back to update info
It one of those many unusual amd mostly forgotten cycle cars of 1920s
flimpsy built on bicycle wheels often single oe 2 cylinder engines sort of Ariel Atom of period but not in same league of performance however they built for enthusists as more fun vehicles
The one featured in the reference here was a light car with 2cylinders opposed (Boxer) engine on display held in the Musee Rochetailee - Vintage car Museum in Rhone ; City of Lyon ;France and it was just a photograph
See Restored Cars (Aus) 1980 Page 31 Issue 40
I believe particularly over last few years there have been discovered 1-2 were being restored during early 2000s in the UK and I may actually have reference for it via my website - so I will be coming back to update info
ACTION AGE INC (USA)
Action Age Incorporated were a US firm that made ATVs. ATVs are All Terrain Vehicles these usually either electic powered or powered by 2 stroke motorcycle engine having 6-8 wheels in open body to seat 4people ; bodies made of fibreglass - Invented by Canadian Firm who still licenses the product around the world to this day called ARGOCAT and in the UK for around 10-12 years the small specialist firm that made bulk of its money in the 60s removing roofs from Ford Consairs and Cortinas called Crayford was main distributor. However when Crayford went belly up Tractor company JCB in the UK stills sells the vehicle
these were in the thing in the late 1960s to 70s made popular by US TV Series "The Banana Splits" ATV's were also featured in TV series set on the Moon in Future 'Space 1999'
While focus of the reference here is US Firm
Scambler ATV 1970 see Motor Trend (US) 1970 MAY page 86-90;92
Part of a feature on ATV's available in US preview with brief bios and photographs
these were in the thing in the late 1960s to 70s made popular by US TV Series "The Banana Splits" ATV's were also featured in TV series set on the Moon in Future 'Space 1999'
While focus of the reference here is US Firm
Scambler ATV 1970 see Motor Trend (US) 1970 MAY page 86-90;92
Part of a feature on ATV's available in US preview with brief bios and photographs
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