Author Topic: H.G. Featherby`s 1912 Torpedo Tricar based upon a Raleigh Threewheeler (Read 1855 times)

grobmotorix · « **on:** November 09, 2014, 01:15:29 PM »

I do not know what this is, so I place it here instantly.

All I know about it:

the photo has been published in 1912 and it should be british.

Can you identify this one and proof your guess?

Wendax · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2014, 05:18:54 PM »

It is exactly what your caption tells us: the La Torpille, built from 1912 to 1913 by Perrin et Cie of Annonay, France.

grobmotorix · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2014, 05:27:57 PM »

PHOTO CHANGED / non related text:

Really?

I thought Torpille might be a geographical name.

Well - do you want a point for that...?

I could also change the photo with a new mystery

Wendax · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2014, 05:34:58 PM »

Do whatever you like

grobmotorix · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2014, 05:44:25 PM »

I think a top scorer like you will accept a new photo

Here it is:

Wendax · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2014, 02:38:29 AM »

Looks like the return of the Teufelskäfer (http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=14210.msg124925#msg124925)

Any information going with this one? Is it French?

grobmotorix · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2014, 10:47:59 AM »

All I know about it:

the photo has been published in 1912 and it should be british.

stoyan · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2014, 10:24:13 AM »

Popular Mechanics - Jan 1913 - Page 23
LONDON HAS THE PRIZE FREAK AUTOMOBILE
Motor-car experts of London have recently been given a shock from which they are slowly recovering. The cause of the disturbance was the appearance on the streets of the British metropolis of a car of the most freakish appearance. In shape it resembled a cross between a fish and a torpedo. It had three wheels, carried one passenger who sat in front of the driver, and was facetiously described by its maker as having been designed to meet all the various conditions London has experienced during the past summer. So far as is known it was not the contention of the builder of the car that it represented any particular type of construction or was designed to accomplish any other purpose than head the long list of freaks that have put in their appearance since the horseless vehicle became popular.
The Freak Motor Car That Caused London Experts to Experience a Shock

grobmotorix · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2014, 10:44:53 AM »

Great!

You found at least some text.

Unfortunately there still is no name available.

However I presume it wasn´t called "Freak Motor Car".

So I will LOCK this topic for you.

Hopefully you may find some more information.

grobmotorix · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2014, 01:01:26 PM »

Unlocked - open for all again.

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #10 on:** November 24, 2014, 07:15:08 AM »

Bertagna? I know you can't answer, but just an idea...
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=17283.msg171327#msg171327

grobmotorix · « **Reply #11 on:** November 24, 2014, 10:56:20 AM »

The overall style of the Bertagna definitly resembles the one of the mystery puzzle.

However, those were the days when it wasn´t too probable that a continental coachbuilding company has sold a small car to the UK.

But you never know...

grobmotorix · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2014, 10:23:58 AM »

To >>> The Black Hole >>>

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2015, 06:23:11 AM »

An useless new drawing of it:

grobmotorix · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2015, 03:41:17 PM »

grobmotorix · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2015, 05:18:18 AM »

I also found the article:

gte4289 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2016, 01:53:24 PM »

Nothing to add except that this same article is found in the January 1913 issue of Popular Mechanics:

Wendax · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2019, 03:37:04 PM »

The car was built on a tricar damaged in an accident. By the look of the wrecked tricar (top photo), it could have been a Riley Tricar.

grobmotorix · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2019, 05:05:57 PM »

A good find! Thank you.
But still we do not have a name.
This French magazine only cites an English source and uses the French expression Torpilleur.

Still I do not think this was n identifikation...

gte4289 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2019, 05:36:25 PM »

More:

grobmotorix · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2019, 02:44:27 PM »

I know this - unfortunately the German text does also not reveal any information about a builder´s name...

Fёdor · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2020, 04:42:28 PM »

H.G. Featherby Torpedo Tricar 1912 Chassy Raleighette (Raleigh Cycle Co)

grobmotorix · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2020, 06:38:52 AM »

Wow - perfect!

Thank you very much that you found this detailed information.

That is a well deserved two points for you.

Fёdor · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2020, 11:53:18 AM »

thanks for 2 points!

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Author Topic: H.G. Featherby`s 1912 Torpedo Tricar based upon a Raleigh Threewheeler (Read 1855 times)