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unknown in How to Stop a Motor Car, Short Movie, 1902
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The vehicle is part of the movie
Comments about this vehicle
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◊ 2026-01-10 11:58 |
1901 De Dion-Bouton 4.5hp |
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◊ 2026-01-10 12:00 |
Okay, eliminating evidence in comparison to the myriads of other motor vehicle manufacturers of the time? And I would think the British would prefer a car from home, but that's debatable. -- Last edit: 2026-01-10 12:00:41 |
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◊ 2026-01-11 18:57 |
Front is curved, so De Dion-Bouton Steering wheel is centred, so 1901, therefore Type G 4 Front facing seats, so Forward Control Therefore this is a 1901 De Dion-Bouton Type G 4.5hp Forward Control |
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◊ 2026-01-14 19:15 |
"Therefore this is a 1901 De Dion-Bouton Type G 4.5hp Forward Control" As Gamer states there were a myriad of manufacturers in those early years; cars being literally built in garden sheds. There were perhaps twenty manufacturers in Coventry alone in the period we refer to in the UK as veteran. As for this being a 1901 De Dion Bouton Type G: I am afraid not. The front springing arrangement is wrong for a De Dion of that period, and also, a 'trait' of De Dion at that time was that the wheels were all of the same diameter. It can clearly be seen that with this example, that is not the case? |
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◊ 2026-01-14 19:30 |
The full elliptical springs were the first thing that struck me as to that it isn't a De Dion. On the DD the springs have more of a taller, hook shape. (BTW I realize the correct English pronounciation is 'de-DEE-on' but my mind and mouth always say 'de-dee-ON') -- Last edit: 2026-01-14 19:31:19 |
