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- Ford Cutaway Transaxle, 1962 - In the early 1960s, Ford developed a small front-wheel-drive car named Cardinal. Its front-mounted V-4 engine was connected to a transaxle combining the functions of a transmission, differential and axle. Initially planned for American and international markets, the car was produced only in Germany as the third-generation Taunus 12M. Its V-4 and transaxle were also used on the Mustang I experimental sports car.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Cutaway Transaxle, 1962
In the early 1960s, Ford developed a small front-wheel-drive car named Cardinal. Its front-mounted V-4 engine was connected to a transaxle combining the functions of a transmission, differential and axle. Initially planned for American and international markets, the car was produced only in Germany as the third-generation Taunus 12M. Its V-4 and transaxle were also used on the Mustang I experimental sports car.
- Bicycle Drivetrain, 1890-1910 - The bicycle industry of the late 19th century became a model and resource for automobile builders everywhere. Inventors used bicycle technology -- such as chain drives, wire-spoked wheels, and pneumatic tires -- in many early autos. These drivetrain components came from an Iver Johnson bicycle made between 1890 and 1910.
- 1890-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Bicycle Drivetrain, 1890-1910
The bicycle industry of the late 19th century became a model and resource for automobile builders everywhere. Inventors used bicycle technology -- such as chain drives, wire-spoked wheels, and pneumatic tires -- in many early autos. These drivetrain components came from an Iver Johnson bicycle made between 1890 and 1910.