Re: Concourse d' elegance at Royal Palace Het Loo in the Netherlands
Posted by Hans On 2012/6/29 5:50:28
Hi Tobs,
Quite a spectacular find, this Fiat. The car is actually an non-runner in original but rough state. The owner Jan Bruin lives in the north of Holland and has his private museum.
He showed up at the Concourse with a fully restored vintage Fiat, a fine specimen.
He parked the car right in front of his Tipo 5 and never ever lost sight of both cars.
His plans are not to restore the Tipo 5 but leave it in this condition, maybe only get the engine running and make it a drivable car.
Research in the Fiat archives in Turin pointed out that this Fiat was delivered in 1913 as a chassis only. The body is probably built by Rothschild in Paris. It must have been impressive to see this huge car roaring by, as one of the fastest cars of its time: nine litre engine, open exhaust and cardan drive. Add the 180 litre tank and the double rear wheels and this car must have been a strong and intimidating partner for White Russian commander Wrangel.
I the garage pictures -as well as at the concourse- the car is on stands probably to make life more easier on the 99 year old suspension. Interesting are the solid rubber tires and ropes around the wheels. I guess at some moment in the car's life normal inflatable tires were not available? The rope is probably a recent addition to make the car transportable.
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Quite a spectacular find, this Fiat. The car is actually an non-runner in original but rough state. The owner Jan Bruin lives in the north of Holland and has his private museum.
He showed up at the Concourse with a fully restored vintage Fiat, a fine specimen.
He parked the car right in front of his Tipo 5 and never ever lost sight of both cars.
His plans are not to restore the Tipo 5 but leave it in this condition, maybe only get the engine running and make it a drivable car.
Research in the Fiat archives in Turin pointed out that this Fiat was delivered in 1913 as a chassis only. The body is probably built by Rothschild in Paris. It must have been impressive to see this huge car roaring by, as one of the fastest cars of its time: nine litre engine, open exhaust and cardan drive. Add the 180 litre tank and the double rear wheels and this car must have been a strong and intimidating partner for White Russian commander Wrangel.
I the garage pictures -as well as at the concourse- the car is on stands probably to make life more easier on the 99 year old suspension. Interesting are the solid rubber tires and ropes around the wheels. I guess at some moment in the car's life normal inflatable tires were not available? The rope is probably a recent addition to make the car transportable.
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