Leif Holmberg Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 What is it? The picture says Diedrich (probably meant Lorraine-Dietrich ) but I don`t think it`s a French car. It more looks like a German, Belgian, or Osterich car to me. Need your help to find out the make. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Austro-Daimler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Can`t find any Austro-Daimler that looks close to this car when Googling. To me it looks a little bit strange with those acetylene lights and the nickled radiator, just wonder if the V-radiator was changed? 16-24 Hkr 5 passenger. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I agree that it doesn't look French. Couldn't find a Lorraine-Dietrich with a V radiator anyway. I am thinking Steyr possibly. It is the only other car I can think of with a V radiator. The filler neck looks right but the lack of a radiator badge is a mystery as is the drop centre front axle. I don't think the rad shell is nickel plated. I think it is polished brass. At least Steyr was still using polished brass into the early twenties. The body looks too new for gas lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Not a Steyr, production started with Typ II in 1920 and they were also pioneers of central gear level and parking brake. I myself was more thinking about another Austrian, Puch. But the same problem arises, the Alpenwagen from 1913 seems to have get a V radiator only in 1919 to my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 When did Puch move the steering wheel to the left side? I found a picture of a Puch labelled as 1920 which has gas headlight, LHD and a V radiator which is brass. The body looks right for 1920 but the front axle is different than the subject vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Friederich Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Puch Alpenwagen had still RHD in 1920-22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 The 1926 book says it`s a Dietdrich ,the 1926 book is a book"who owns the car" in the W conty of Sweden.(but still don`t know if it`s a UK or French make.)Can`t find any pictures close to W1294 when googling ? Leif in Sweden Known as De Dietrich et Cie.1896 Branched into the manufacture of automobiles. The first three-wheeler was designed by Amedee Bollee, the older brother of Leon Bollee. Shortly afterwards, the young Ettore Bugatti was commissioned to design a few models for the new make. The cars designed by Bugatti were driven by two, four and six-cylinder engines.1905 the car's name was changed to Lorraine Dietrich. The cross of Lotharingen was mounted on the massive radiator.1905 Make 12-15, 16-20, 24-30, 40-50 and 60 h.p. chain driven models. Made under the licence of Turcat-Mery.1907 Established De Dietrich UK1909 Nine different models offered. The Dietrich company invested a great deal in racing. The racing cars had enormous engines and were specially designed for the purpose.1913-1917 For a list of the models and prices see the 1917 Red Book1919 The factory produced V12 engines.1923 The company never produced small cars. The model with the smallest engine was the A4 10/12 CV type dating from 1923. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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