THE “GEARLESS” DEVICE.
FITTED TO OLD CARS. Will Cost About £IOO. A further message from London states that the gears of the so-called “ gearless ” car, which has caused a sensation in the motor world, are operated mechanically by means of an automatic governor of the bodyweight type within the flywheel, which is the actuating mechanism acweight type within the flywheel, itself.
The accelerating pedal is the only control required, apart from the usual hand throttle and spark lever and switch. Gears can be changed up o» down as the engine’s speed demands. Neutral gear is engaged automatically if there is any risk of the engine stopping through excessive low speed. , It is understood that the cost of installing it in old cars is in the neighbourhood of £IOO.
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Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 255, 27 September 1928, Page 7
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128THE “GEARLESS” DEVICE. Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 255, 27 September 1928, Page 7
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