Veteran Motor Cars

Author : Steve Lanham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784424188
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (844 download)

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Download or read book Veteran Motor Cars written by Steve Lanham and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-25 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the late Victorian/early Edwardian period, the development of the motor car represented the peak of technological experimentation. Termed 'horseless carriages', these cars were mainly constructed by inventive engineers in back-street workshops, and most simply comprised the frame and bodywork of a horse-drawn carriage fitted with a petrol engine. However, experimentation was rife – there was much debate as to the most appropriate form of motive power, be it petrol, steam or electric. As this small-scale experimentation developed into a burgeoning industry, manufacturers such as Vauxhall, Wolseley and Humber looked to the proving grounds of endurance runs, hill climbs and organized races to increase sales potential, popularity, and, most importantly, reputation. These early days of motoring were beset with reliability issues as roads were often rutted, dusty, flooded and rarely properly maintained, but comfort and efficiency improved with demand. This fascinating title covers the history of veteran motor cars from their earliest iterations until 1905, and is packed with fascinating facts about the experimental origins of the motoring industry.