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Possum3


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May be an image of 1 person and standing

No photo description available.



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beats the heck out of khombi

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Better photo of flyer:

https://keisterphoto.photoshelter.com/image/I0000cRSwOcCW.oc

 

The Mail (Adelaide, Sat 23 June, 1928):

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58553649/5292428

ERSK1NE ROAD YACHT

Unique equipment is provided on this Erskjne six introduced in Britain. It provides all the comforts of home while on tour. Equipment includes bookcases, writing desk, talking machine, radio, two settees, and dining facilities for six per sons.  A galley contains a sink, elaborate electric stove, and refrigerator. The bath affords running water and even a built-in shower.

 

Based on the chassis of an Erskine Six ...

https://www.prewarcar.com/come-aboard-my-road-yacht

But it was the English aviator, inventor, publisher, and Member of Parliament Noel Pemberton Billing who recaptured the spirit of this fictional design in his Road Yacht.



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Thanks Dorian. Of note in the article on retreads was the comment If tyres with worn treads are to be used they should be used on front not rear.



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I like the Longstone Posters that popped up, thanks Dorian

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I love the aerodynamic shape of the road yacht. Many of our current vehicles are bricks compared to the Yacht.

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watsea wrote:

I love the aerodynamic shape of the road yacht. Many of our current vehicles are bricks compared to the Yacht.

Imagine the drag at 45 mph.



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