Search: in
Achilles (automobile)
Achilles (automobile) in Encyclopedia Encyclopedia
  Tutorials     Encyclopedia     Videos     Books     Software     DVDs  
       





Achilles (automobile)

1903 Achilles BE 54 on the 2008 London to Brighton veteran car run
1903 Achilles BE 54 on the 2008 London to Brighton veteran car run
The Achilles was an English shaft-drive voiturette manufactured by B Thompson & Co. in Frome, Somerset between 1903 and 1908.[1]

A range of cars were advertised, mostly with single-cylinder engines by Aster and De Dion. Other mechanical parts were also bought in, and it seems likely that only the bodies were originated by Achilles. At least 5 different models were produced including the 8hp, 9hp and 12hp.[2]

This car is notably seen in the French comic book Achille Talon, created by Michel Regnier (known by the pseudonym Greg), for the Pilote redaction.

References

David Filsell, "Achilles", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974), pp.26.

de:Achilles (Automarke)






Source: Wikipedia | The above article is available under the GNU FDL. | Edit this article



Search for Achilles (automobile) in Tutorials
Search for Achilles (automobile) in Encyclopedia
Search for Achilles (automobile) in Videos
Search for Achilles (automobile) in Books
Search for Achilles (automobile) in Software
Search for Achilles (automobile) in DVDs
Search for Achilles (automobile) in Store




Advertisement




Achilles (automobile) in Encyclopedia
Achilles_(automobile) top Achilles_(automobile)

Home - Add TutorGig to Your Site - Disclaimer

©2011-2013 TutorGig.info All Rights Reserved. Privacy Statement