1911 Vinot Et Deguingand AL Torpedo Tourer

1911 Vinot Et Deguingand Torpedo Tourer

Chassis number: 13577
Engine Number 2766
Registration number: TBA.

A stunning Edwardian which has been subjected to a meticulous & exacting body off nut & bolt restoration completed in 1998. Since then the car has been used sparingly but regularly. It starts even at freezing temperatures on the first turn of the handle.

Specification is as follows:

Engine: 2210 ccm. 4 cylinders
13 HP @ 1000 U/min 20 HP @ 1500 U/min
Gearbox: 3 + 1 reverse. Vertical gate ( the gearlever can only be moved forward and backwards in one plane. A additional handlever gives vertical movement. plane 1: reverse and 1st. plane 2: 2nd and 3th gear)
Clutch: cone type with leather.
Body: Torpedo 2 door 4 seats
Chassis: wheelbase: 2812 mm track: 1260 mm
Weight of complete vehicle: 1020 kg
Tyres: 815x105 beaded edge
Brake: handbrake: 2 brake drums at the back
foot brake: brake drum at cardan shaft
Lights: 2 big Rushmore headlamps with a Rushmore carbide generator 2 side lamps paraffin powered.
Electric system: storage battery for indicator front and rear. red rear light and brakelight. 2 electrical CAV sidelights optional.
Tonneau Cover for rear and front passenger compartment.
2006 imported from Australia to Austria. Construction of electrical system for road safetey.
Spare parts: 1 chassis. engine and rear axle parts. gearbox cover. special tools.

When new the car was exported to Australia where it was sold by the Vinot dealer Leitch Brothers of Melbourne. The car re-emerged from an extended slumber on a cattle station in the '80's & a body off restoration was commenced in 1997. The car was found to be in decent mechanical condition. but this did not stop the restorers from replacing every single bearing except for the engine mains in bronze which were in excellent condition. Most body panels were retained. but new mud guards had to be fabricated matching the originals.

A new fuel tank was made. & new steam bent timber bows for the "one Man" hood were made. At the same time a sumptuous green leather interior of the highest standard was fitted. Every part of the mechanicals were disassembled & renewed as required including the oil pump gears etc. The wire wheels were stripped & re-spoked. the car sitting now on correct beaded edge tyres.

I was on a five day rally last year at which the car was a participant & can attest to its excellent running & hill climbing abilities. the rally being run in the Austrian Alps. It always starts instantly & is a pleasure to drive. It is a car that has had everything done & needs nothing more then extensive driving.

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Office 01442 236711

Richard Biddulph 07967 260673
Adi 07853 226940

We accept Credit/Debit Cards.
Part Exchange welcome.
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Viewings by appointment :

Prestige House.
9 Globe Industrial Estate. br/>Grays. Essex. RM17 6ST

Office 01442 236711

Richard Biddulph 07967 260673
Adi 07853 226940

We accept Credit/Debit Cards.
Part Exchange welcome.
Weekend & evening viewings OK.
Viewings by appointment :

Prestige House.
9 Globe Industrial Estate. br/>Grays. Essex. RM17 6ST

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