1911 WHITE MODEL GA 30HP TORPEDO TOURER Registration No. DS 8826 Chassis No. 11870 Green with black leather interior. Engine; four cylinder, side valve, 3685cc, 30hp; Gearbox; four speed manual; Brakes; rear wheel drum; Suspension; front, semi-elliptic leaf springs, rear, three-quarter elliptic. Right hand drive. Rollin H. White of the Cleveland sewing-machine concern produced his first steam car in 1900. By 1902 a total of 385 were produced and this rose to 1500 a year by 1906. In this year the motor business became a separate company - The White Co, Cleveland Ohio. The steam cars, although quite expensive proved very popular owing to their high standard of workmanship, reliability and not inconsiderable power of up to 150bhp over short distances. In 1909 the company started to produce petrol-powered cars based upon a 3½-litre side-valve engine inspired by the Delahaye. By 1911 the production of steam engines, ceased but the quality of engineering remained in the 30 and 40hp range of cars which were initially produced. This example on offer today is the four seater Torpedo Tourer GA model which sold for $2,250 when new. It is generally in fine condition having been restored to high USA standards. According to a plaque on the dashboard, in 1982 the vehicle was a National first prize winner of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Its features include a full set of brass lamps, an acetylene tank, Stepney spare wheel, wood spoked wheels, folding brass windscreen and, of additional note, is particularly suited to the UK being right hand drive. On a recent inspection the White burst into life on the second turn of the handle (having been garaged for the past 18 months) and performed very well. The magneto has recently been rebuilt, but the carburettor may need some slight attention such as a new set of O rings to prevent flooding. This impressive vehicle is suitable for Edwardian and VCC events and will make a charming weekend runabout.
1911 WHITE MODEL GA 30HP TORPEDO TOURER Registration No. DS 8826 Chassis No. 11870 Green with black leather interior. Engine; four cylinder, side valve, 3685cc, 30hp; Gearbox; four speed manual; Brakes; rear wheel drum; Suspension; front, semi-elliptic leaf springs, rear, three-quarter elliptic. Right hand drive. Rollin H. White of the Cleveland sewing-machine concern produced his first steam car in 1900. By 1902 a total of 385 were produced and this rose to 1500 a year by 1906. In this year the motor business became a separate company - The White Co, Cleveland Ohio. The steam cars, although quite expensive proved very popular owing to their high standard of workmanship, reliability and not inconsiderable power of up to 150bhp over short distances. In 1909 the company started to produce petrol-powered cars based upon a 3½-litre side-valve engine inspired by the Delahaye. By 1911 the production of steam engines, ceased but the quality of engineering remained in the 30 and 40hp range of cars which were initially produced. This example on offer today is the four seater Torpedo Tourer GA model which sold for $2,250 when new. It is generally in fine condition having been restored to high USA standards. According to a plaque on the dashboard, in 1982 the vehicle was a National first prize winner of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Its features include a full set of brass lamps, an acetylene tank, Stepney spare wheel, wood spoked wheels, folding brass windscreen and, of additional note, is particularly suited to the UK being right hand drive. On a recent inspection the White burst into life on the second turn of the handle (having been garaged for the past 18 months) and performed very well. The magneto has recently been rebuilt, but the carburettor may need some slight attention such as a new set of O rings to prevent flooding. This impressive vehicle is suitable for Edwardian and VCC events and will make a charming weekend runabout.
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