A 3½ h.p. cyclecar of light construction has been built by Mr. V. G. Vitanoff, of Harrogate, whose age is only twenty-one years. The accompanying illustration gives a good idea of the general design of the vehicle, the chief points being a 3½ h.p. Blumfield engine, B. and B. carburetter, C.A.V. magneto, and drip-feed lubricator.
The transmission is as follows: To the engine-shaft is fitted Chater-Lea leather-to-metal clutch, thence by chain drive to a two-speed gear box, from the gear box by means of another chain to a counter-shaft, and finally to the back wheels by two ⅞in. rubber belts, thereby relying on belt slip to act as a differential. The gears are 5 and 11½ to 1. Ordinary motor cycle wheels, carrying 26in. x 2¼in. tyres, are used, and the steering, by a wheel, is direct.
The machine is capable of a very fair speed, and easily climbs stiff hills, but the springing device, by quarter elliptic springs, seems rather light. The little car is a very commendable effort, and no doubt the next machine turned out by Mr. Vitanoff will incorporate many improvements.
Pics and article contents from The Motor Cycle magazine issue No. 483, published on June 27, 1912
by Swordslayer