Art & Inspiration Aero-Engined Vintage Racers

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The MAB, V12 Liberty engine

 

What is this moter ?.im a 2 stroke fan.

 

just caught this on The Old Motor.

"we drive down to the south of France with just a tooth brush..."
love it

 

The engine is waiting for the Chassis

 

Hello Rolf, ​

Nice looking engine, even so waiting on chassis!
I suppose that it is from some Curtiss JN - Jenny biplane, not older OX-5 engine? Any more inmformation for us: performances and specifications?

Regards,
Zoran​

 

Rolf,​

Sorry, it seems that I made mistake: Curtiss OX-5 V-8 engine was from JN-Jenny?
Under "older engine" I tought on his V-8 aircooled engine at frist used for his record-braking motorcycle and later on the first biplanes...

Zoran​

 

Hello Zoran,
the 8.1 litre OX5 engine is from 1918 and the Output is 90HP/1400RPM.
I just received the radiator badge.

 

Rolfzoller,

Congratulations on finding your Curtiss- if you ever wind up with an extra OX-5 connecting rod, I'm interested !!!

 

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Hello Rolf,​

With such big capacity and 8 cylinders, slow-revolving engine - it shall have wonderful sound and appearance (with visible valve mechanism! The same, it would have enormous pulling power with light chassis and even lighter body, maybe high speed too...

Beside that, you will have wonderful historical monument in your hands, working and moving!

Happy and successful construction and later driving!

Ciao,
Zoran​

 

btt

 

The last run with the big 15 liter oil pan,the new one will have 7liter.

 

Rolf, ​

Wonderful film with magnificent engine working at athe bench! Can't wait to see it at chassis!
What was revolution - quite low? Nice to see open valve mechanism working!

Zoran​

 

The Packard Bentley "Mavis"
42 Liter's of fire breathing fun.
Powered by a 1500 hp, Packard 2500 V12. Used in Martin T3's and PT Boats.

 

Here is one I get to use on occasion here in New Zealand. Built in the early 1950s with a Lycoming.

 

With new body work and paint ...

 

bill,you could try these folks in your quest for an OX-5 connecting rod....http://www.ragwoodrefactory.com/engine/

 

O The engine is now in the chassis,the next steps are clutch and prop shaft.

 

Outstanding!

 

Hello Rolf,​

Almost unbelievable project with magnificent realisation!
Do you have some calculations or just expectations about performances of your FN-Curtiss aero-engined monster cycle-car?

Regards,
Zoran​

 

Hello Zoran,
If you are brave enough 160kmh
Regards
Rolf

 

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Hello Rolf!​

I suppose that I wouldn't be so brave with such expensive automobile, even if ti is easy to drive (probably not)...
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I had experience of such speeds only with my old Mercedes 190, 2.3 16 valves (Cosworth engine) – just a few times when some local kids want to race with me. Excellent acceleration and road-holding with hydro-pneumatic suspension... Once, my old Mitsubishi Gallant was so fast – but I didn't have time to watch dials (instrument table), just trying to control it on a road... However, with my new Yugo, with two friends going to weekend-shopping in Münich in 1991 – we used all of its full 65 HP power and drive it full speed – up to 157 km/hour! Quite interesting but frightening experience. Of course - only on German "autobahn"! All of my other automobiles were too old, too small and too bad for such speeds...
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On open chassis with minimal body on it, big wire-spoked wheels, chain transmission and gargantuan engine – maybe as a passenger (just maybe)...

Regards,
Zoran​

 

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Hello Uncle Buck,​

What is that on photo - another Curtiss V-8 engine in some automobile?
Some interesting story about that?

Ciao,
Zoran​

 

Fun thread with some really interesting power plants.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

It's a 1914 Velie chassis with a Curtiss OX-5 and a hand built speedster body. If I remember correctly it is 120" wheel base.


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Hello Zoran,
Why not as a passenger if you are patient enough.
Regards Rolf

 

For Rolf,

 

I HAD A DREAM....

 

Uncle Buck, do you have the original Velie engine? I know someone looking for one, even just the block would help.