1900 English Mechanic

1900 English Mechanic in Fumo di Londra, Movie, 1966

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:

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Author	Message
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2010-08-07 12:22	My Collins English dictionary defines convertible (of a car) as: having a folding or removable roof. This, and some of the other veteran cars shown here do not have roofs and therefore, logically, cannot be converted into closed cars. Why not define them as "Veteran"?
Vintman ◊ 2010-08-07 13:02	Hi, Bit fuzzy but I an relatively sure this is a cca 1900 "English Mechanic". Could be a new one to this forum. Agree with John, 'veteran' would be a good classification. But does everybody know the cutoff date or should it be 'veteran looking'. Regards Vintman
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2010-08-07 13:17	The cut off date is 31 Dec 1904, but as the cars shown are taking part in the London to Brighton in this case we don't have a problem! I think your English Mechanic may be a good shout, but have not the time to plough through the books at present. This was not a make in the conventional sense, but a set of plans and instructions for home build published in a magazine called "The English Mechanic and World of Science and Art". There were about three different designs between 1900 and 1909 and no doubt variation amongst those that got built.
Sunbar ◊ 2010-08-07 14:16	Good call, if its registered 'A166', as it appears to be, its here http://www.lbvcr.com/view_car_image2009.cfm/id/4061 Reg No A 166 Year 1900 Make/Model English Mechanic