1914 Twombley Cyclecar

1914 Twombly Cyclecar

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 - 28 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

TWOMBLY CYCLECAR

Cyclecars were a phenomenon of the early 19th Century. A number of auto makers manufactured these unique vehicles to address the needs of buyers who were looking for a means of transportation lower in cost than conventional automobiles.

Additionally, registration taxes were based on vehicle weight and engine displacement. Lighter in weight and with smaller, less powerful engines, Cyclecars were less costly to buy and taxed at a lower rate.

A typical Cyclecar such as one type

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