This Veteran Car Club dated Darracq was restored in 1997 and clearly this was an extensive job rather than just a cosmetic smartening up exercise. Furthermore I am advised that the gearbox was overhauled in 2006, new wooden wheels were made for it and a new leather cone clutch was fitted in 2009 and in 2011 the back axle was totally rebuilt at cons..
A chassis & wicker seat to make a trailer for a tricycle or Quadracycle or possibly even a pushbike.The Chassis & wheels need renovating, the seat is in reasonable order
The rare De Dion Bouton quadracycle was derived from the tricycle & can in fact easily be converted back. This 1901 example was rebuilt some years ago & until recently has been in a private museum. It is powered by a 2.75HP motor with a water cooled cylinder head, fuel is fed through a period De Dion carburettor.It has done 2 london Brighto..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM’s Arizona event, January 19-20, 2012. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmauctions.com/Arizona. Chassis No.114For the complete description or to view additional photos, click here
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM’s Arizona event, January 19-20, 2012. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmauctions.com/Arizona. Chassis No.3774For the complete description or to view additional photos, click here