Chelsea Auto Legends 2011 Photos...
Discussion
Um, where are they? Thought there might have been some already..
I will add some sooon!
It was great, but the rain wasn't...
Black or Red by MisterSM, on Flickr
Blue Pork by MisterSM, on Flickr
Nice colour by MisterSM, on Flickr
I will add some sooon!
It was great, but the rain wasn't...
Black or Red by MisterSM, on Flickr
Blue Pork by MisterSM, on Flickr
Nice colour by MisterSM, on Flickr
Edited by MrDarkBlack on Sunday 4th September 20:03
Here be my pics..
Can someone help me out on this one... What is it ?
and everyone's fine four fendered friend
I like saving the best until last..
Now sometimes i leave the very, very best until last..
If you dont know this specific car then, well, your not a car guy/girl
Rest can be found here :
http://s832.photobucket.com/albums/zz243/LS3-steve...
Trommel said:
It's a Tucker.
I parked the Vette next to it but didn't have a clue what it was.I've just read on Wiki. Wow, what an interesting car!
wikipedia said:
Some components and features of the car were innovative and ahead of their time. The most recognizable feature of the Tucker '48, a directional third headlight (known as the "Cyclops Eye"), would activate at steering angles of greater than 10 degrees to light the car's path around corners. At the time, 17 states had laws against cars having more than two headlights.[4] Tucker fabricated a cover for the cyclops center light for use in these states.
A Tucker '48 Sedan design patent illustration[5]
The car was rear-engined and rear wheel drive. A perimeter frame surrounded the vehicle for crash protection, as well as a roll bar integrated into the roof. The steering box was behind the front axle to protect the driver in a front-end accident. The instrument panel and all controls were within easy reach of the steering wheel, and the dash was padded for safety. The windshield was made of shatterproof glass and designed to pop out in a collision to protect occupants. The car also featured seat belts, a first in its day. The car's parking brake had a separate key so it could be locked in place to prevent theft. The doors extended into the roof, to ease entry and exit.[2] The engine and transmission were mounted on a separate sub frame which was secured with only six bolts. The entire drivetrain could thus be lowered and removed from the car in minutes. Tucker envisioned loaner engines being quickly swapped in for service in just 15–20 minutes.[citation needed]
Tucker envisioned several other innovations which were later abandoned. Magnesium wheels, disc brakes, fuel injection, self-sealing tubeless tires, and a direct-drive torque converter transmission were all evaluated and/or tested but were dropped on the final prototype due to cost, engineering complexity, and lack of time to develop.
Tucker initially tried to develop an innovative engine. It was a 589 cubic inches (9.65 L) flat-6 cylinder with hemispherical combustion chambers, fuel injection, and overhead valves operated by oil pressure rather than a camshaft. An oil pressure distributor was mounted inline with the ignition distributor and delivered appropriately timed direct oil pressure to open each valve at the proper interval. This unique engine was designed to idle at 100 rpm and cruise at 250-1200 rpm through the use of direct drive torque converters on each driving wheel instead of a transmission. These features would have been auto industry firsts in 1948, but as engine development proceeded, problems appeared. The 589 engine was installed only in the test chassis and the first prototype.[citation needed]
The final car was only 70 inches (180 cm) tall, but was rather large and comfortable inside. Tremulis' design was called the most aerodynamic in the world, and although it still sported pre-war type fenders, it was startlingly modern.
A Tucker '48 Sedan design patent illustration[5]
The car was rear-engined and rear wheel drive. A perimeter frame surrounded the vehicle for crash protection, as well as a roll bar integrated into the roof. The steering box was behind the front axle to protect the driver in a front-end accident. The instrument panel and all controls were within easy reach of the steering wheel, and the dash was padded for safety. The windshield was made of shatterproof glass and designed to pop out in a collision to protect occupants. The car also featured seat belts, a first in its day. The car's parking brake had a separate key so it could be locked in place to prevent theft. The doors extended into the roof, to ease entry and exit.[2] The engine and transmission were mounted on a separate sub frame which was secured with only six bolts. The entire drivetrain could thus be lowered and removed from the car in minutes. Tucker envisioned loaner engines being quickly swapped in for service in just 15–20 minutes.[citation needed]
Tucker envisioned several other innovations which were later abandoned. Magnesium wheels, disc brakes, fuel injection, self-sealing tubeless tires, and a direct-drive torque converter transmission were all evaluated and/or tested but were dropped on the final prototype due to cost, engineering complexity, and lack of time to develop.
Tucker initially tried to develop an innovative engine. It was a 589 cubic inches (9.65 L) flat-6 cylinder with hemispherical combustion chambers, fuel injection, and overhead valves operated by oil pressure rather than a camshaft. An oil pressure distributor was mounted inline with the ignition distributor and delivered appropriately timed direct oil pressure to open each valve at the proper interval. This unique engine was designed to idle at 100 rpm and cruise at 250-1200 rpm through the use of direct drive torque converters on each driving wheel instead of a transmission. These features would have been auto industry firsts in 1948, but as engine development proceeded, problems appeared. The 589 engine was installed only in the test chassis and the first prototype.[citation needed]
The final car was only 70 inches (180 cm) tall, but was rather large and comfortable inside. Tremulis' design was called the most aerodynamic in the world, and although it still sported pre-war type fenders, it was startlingly modern.
it was a busy day, certainly at 1pm there were so many people round the super cars that you couldnt see them! unfortunately 2 hours of heavy rain was a pest. Maybe next year, the organisers will have a proper marquee that everyone can use. the VIP tent was disorganised and frankly i didnt see the point of it, given they were handing out free drinks, most of us were driving! A normal marquee open to all in addition to a hospitality tent would make more sense, so everyone can hide from the rain!
Apart from that, the cars in attendance were incredible. Ive never seen so many e types. some of the rare le mans cars were just amazing and quite a few important classic ferraris.
Ive got to say the organisers did a great job of getting some of the most amazing cars out on display. With the exception of Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival, this is the best collection of cars Ive ever seen in one place!
Apart from that, the cars in attendance were incredible. Ive never seen so many e types. some of the rare le mans cars were just amazing and quite a few important classic ferraris.
Ive got to say the organisers did a great job of getting some of the most amazing cars out on display. With the exception of Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival, this is the best collection of cars Ive ever seen in one place!
Great event and the rain, well it was forecast, so there you go…its only water
As for a marquee..you just needed an umbrella really…
I think it is a great small event for a Sunday not too big so you don't need to spend ages there, a nice warm up to Beaulieu Autojumble and Goodwood
Great day also wandering around Chelsea and Victoria
As for a marquee..you just needed an umbrella really…
I think it is a great small event for a Sunday not too big so you don't need to spend ages there, a nice warm up to Beaulieu Autojumble and Goodwood
Great day also wandering around Chelsea and Victoria
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