Saturday 21 June 2014

Daimler Sleeve Valve

Jules Verne looking scene.
Test run of a Daimler sleeve valve in a remote location considering their reputation for smoking.
This mid twenties engine awoke from 25 yrs of slumber with dignity, little smoke and very quiet as only a sleeve valve can.

Friday 13 June 2014

Hell For Leather

A friend dropped in to show me his find from a local antique shop. Note the hinged lens shades.
Just right for his mid twenties Amilcars