1914 Twombly Cyclecar

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Driggs-Seabury Ordinance Corp Pennsylvania

Owned By: Mervyn and Margaret Kroll - Brisbane

(one of three known remaining wordwide)

Motor - "Twombly" type "A" . 4 cylinder, 4 cycle, water cooled, cast en bloc,

thermo syphon system, 12-15 H.P. Positive oiling mechanical valves, located

on left side of motor. High grade bronze bearings Throughout.

Transmission - "Twombly" straight faced friction with 2 speed drive shaft and single

chain drive to rear axle, giving 6 speeds forward and 2 reverse. Bearings of

high grade bronze.

Rear Axle - "Twombly" live unbreakable type with standard differential and solid

shaft from wheel to wheel, differential casing acting as emergency brake.

Axle surrounded by seamless steel tube. Hyat roller bearings exclusively.

Front Axle - Drop forged I-beam section, chrome nickel steel. Bearings annular ball.

Suspension - "Twombly" underslung, giving low centre of gravity and perfect balance.

Frame - Pressed steel, channel section.

Springing system - Rear - Cantilever, 36 inches long

Front - Semi elliptic, 30 inches long.

Wheels - 8 x 2 1/2 extra heavy wire

Tyres - Extra heavy clincher non-skid, rear, corrugated, front.

Brakes - Service, on different case. Transmission acts as a powerful

emergency brake.

Gas tank - In cowl, 5 gallons capacity

Ignition - Heinze high tension magneto

Carburetor - Longuemeare

Lubrication - Splash and force feed.

Radiator - Cellular, nickel.

Steering - "Twombly" adjustable gear. Steering wheel 14 inches, Irreversible

worm and sector.

Control - Hand or foot. Gas throttle lever on dash and foot throttle accelerator.

Contracting brake band on differential casing. Transmission can be

used as a powerful emergency brake.

Wheelbase - 100 inches.

Road Clearance - 9 1/2 inches. Weight - 600 pounds.

Stock color - Sulphur yellow with black and nickel trimmings.

Equipment- includes two oil side lamps and one tail lamp. Horn and complete

set of tools.

EXTRA EQUIPMENT

Top - One man top with envelope and side curtains, $25.00

Windshield - $12.00 Speedometer - $12.00

Electric lighting - 2 head lights, 1 tail light, storage battery and dimmer, independent push buttons