One of the most sinister production cars ever...
Heep
08-10-2005, 06:58 AM
Just found out about this one...
Invicta Black Prince
Made from 1946-1950, approx. 25 produced. 2998cc straight-six with double overhead cams.
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[/size]Classic & Sportscar A-Z of Cars 1945-1970]Twin overhead camshafts, 12 sparking plugs, three carburettors, twin electric pumps, a 24-volt dynamotor, built-in jacks, all independent torsion-bar springing, and an infinitely variable 'hydro-kinetic turbo transmitter' which reputedly didn't like going into reverse. Superbly elegant, but much too heavy and complex to succeed. Most survivors have been converted to four-speed synchromesh, usually Jaguar.
1946: The VW Beetle was also new, with 6-volt electrics, while this Invicta had 24-volt electrics! Twin plugs per cylinder, pre-dating Alfa Romeo by a decade or two. Built in electric jacks - who needs to manually crank? CVT transmission (hydro-kinetic turbo transmitter!! lol :lol: ), all independent suspension, gorgeous bodywork, and one of the most sinister model names I've ever heard...I love it :thumbsup:
http://www.classic-wheels.co.uk/classic_car/vintage134.jpg
http://www.vintagemotorssarasota.com/Car_pages/Invicta/47invicta/47invicta1.JPG
Invicta Black Prince
Made from 1946-1950, approx. 25 produced. 2998cc straight-six with double overhead cams.
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[/size]Classic & Sportscar A-Z of Cars 1945-1970]Twin overhead camshafts, 12 sparking plugs, three carburettors, twin electric pumps, a 24-volt dynamotor, built-in jacks, all independent torsion-bar springing, and an infinitely variable 'hydro-kinetic turbo transmitter' which reputedly didn't like going into reverse. Superbly elegant, but much too heavy and complex to succeed. Most survivors have been converted to four-speed synchromesh, usually Jaguar.
1946: The VW Beetle was also new, with 6-volt electrics, while this Invicta had 24-volt electrics! Twin plugs per cylinder, pre-dating Alfa Romeo by a decade or two. Built in electric jacks - who needs to manually crank? CVT transmission (hydro-kinetic turbo transmitter!! lol :lol: ), all independent suspension, gorgeous bodywork, and one of the most sinister model names I've ever heard...I love it :thumbsup:
http://www.classic-wheels.co.uk/classic_car/vintage134.jpg
http://www.vintagemotorssarasota.com/Car_pages/Invicta/47invicta/47invicta1.JPG
jcsaleen
08-13-2005, 07:18 PM
Heep
08-14-2005, 08:02 AM
Meh, pile of plastic rubbish :p
MonsterBengt
08-15-2005, 10:06 AM
hell no, the old one rules
Heep
08-15-2005, 09:12 PM
hell no, the old one rules
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Yeah ultimate mob-mobile :D
:thumbsup:
Yeah ultimate mob-mobile :D
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