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1924 Micron - Mike Costigan - 10-11-2019
For when a Seven is just too big:
1924 Micron.JPG (Size: 55.63 KB / Downloads: 400)
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1174702
RE: 1924 Micron - Ruairidh Dunford - 10-11-2019
I saw this as well - love it!
RE: 1924 Micron - Tony Griffiths - 10-11-2019
(10-11-2019, 12:33 PM)Mike Costigan Wrote: For when a Seven is just too big:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1174702
And another - the whole of the engine and "radiator" appear to turn with the front wheels....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1161145
...and equally amusing, a car that has an A-frame chassis, a proper back axel and quarter-ellipitic rear springs, etc.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C842147
RE: 1924 Micron - Mike Costigan - 10-11-2019
Now that is bonkers
Tony edited his post and added the Sima-Violet; my comment was directed at the Micron's steering arrangement.
RE: 1924 Micron - Mike Costigan - 10-11-2019
The Belgian Micron actually starts, although you will note he is not brave enough to show us it being driven!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsEtX2RqgIQ
RE: 1924 Micron - Tony Griffiths - 10-11-2019
(10-11-2019, 04:18 PM)Mike Costigan Wrote: The Belgian Micron actually starts, although you will note he is not brave enough to show us it being driven!At least, with those massive acetylene headlights he'll be able to see where he's going. One of the maker's accessories (I'm making this up) was a football bladder positioned between the acetylene generator and fastened on the outside of the car next to the driver's elbow. What is this for? you say. Well, upon approaching a particularly difficult bend at night in the pouring rain, to improve the light output all the conducteur had to do squeeze the ball and momentarily increase the gas flow....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsEtX2RqgIQ
RE: 1924 Micron - Ruairidh Dunford - 10-11-2019
I like it even more - I have just asked Tanya if I can have it for Christmas.
RE: 1924 Micron - Nick Salmon - 10-11-2019
These Micron cars are awesome. I love that rad arrangement. There is another one a bit further down the page. Looks lovely.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1161145
micron.JPG (Size: 73.23 KB / Downloads: 285)
RE: 1924 Micron - Ruairidh Dunford - 10-11-2019
If I bought five we could all have one each and then travel across France in a convoy - this could happen!
RE: 1924 Micron - Nick Salmon - 10-11-2019
Great idea Ruairidh!
Now I get the rad thing. It is front wheel drive and the whole rad/engine/gearbox rotates.
Here is one running.
https://www.revolvy.com/page/Micron-monocar/cyclecar-1924?stype=videos&cmd=list&sml=_iWbPAKhSUA