Last week I asked what was the concept taken by the Motobloc power units which re-appeared 60 years later in vehicles sold by British Leyland? The answer lay in the fact that the French Motobloc engines had a common oil sump for engine and gearbox lubrication. This concept was used by Issigonis, when he designed the Mini 60 years later.
So to this week. Which English car company made carriages, bicycles, motorcycles and cars, culminating in a six cylinder engine, closely followed by bankruptcy? An electric starter was offered, but was an additional cost.
For the Automania FREE beer this week, be the first correct answer to email [email protected] or [email protected]. Good luck!
