spanter Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 While doing some sorting at the collection today I came across this print, does anyone have any ideas as to what the towing vehicle is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Looks like a cycle car to me but as to the manufacturer I am completely clueless.A quick look on Google produced a very similar looking car but no identification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I am going to guess it is a modified Trojan car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks for the replies, wouldn't have even thought cycle car now to try and figure out the when, where and why? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtskull Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I am fairly certain that the towing vehicle is a Tamplin Cyclecar. The most obvious points of similarity are the straight planks instead of mudguards, the tall spindly wheels and the single belt drive pulley which can be seen mounted to the inside of the left rear wheel. Also, the underside of the body appears to taper upwards. Although it would be stretching the point too far to describe the Tamplin as a Military Vehicle, there is an intriguing connection: the original Tamplin was designed, as the Carden Cyclecar, by Sir John Carden himself! Edited February 23, 2015 by mtskull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I like the fact that despite it being an unusual combination for road use, someone has gone to the effort of fitting a number plate at the back! - MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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