> > He invented the double > helical gear (hence the double chevron logo) and pioneered front wheel > drive, radial tires and halogen headlights too. In 1946 your Citroen 11L > came with front wheel drive, radial tires, halogen lights and a monocoque > body, way ahead of everybody else. > > Seeya, Jake > .... and either pneumatic or??? ride-adjust. The car was able to raise and lower, perhaps starting in the '60's? Very progressive engineering throughout. bob .... when a broken RR CV stuck me down Lathrop Canyon off the White Rim Trail near Moab, after being pulled 150' I was able to use the front wheel drive that was left (good VC) to drive the 13 miles off The Rim over Potash Road. Front wheel drive is "The Man". When we picked up our pass at the Ranger Station for White Rim camping, the ranger told us that a couple Honda sedans had completely traversed the White Rim, so our vehicles were plenty able to negotiate it. That was surprising (Honda) to me. Had no idea. > > |
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