Leif in Calif Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 One of those "Price on Application" listings but a very interesting car. They are called "Walking Beam" because the rocker arms are over a foot long and mounted vertically on the side of the engine. http://dshappyclassiccars.com/index.php/cars-for-sale/1918-duesenberg-revere-walking-beam-long-tail-racer/ Four cylinder 106 HP Rochester Duesenberg engines were designed by the master pro Duesenberg brothers who set the benchmark for early automobile racing. Reply through website or call +1 401-521-5333 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 That is a really unusual looking engine. Gotta like the looks of the car though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) A more “practical” car with that engine would be the Revere, another vehicle available in that era. A very interesting and beautiful automobile for its time. I believe there was one for sale somewhere in the north eastern part of the United States. Edited January 11, 2023 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f.f.jones Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 No mention that I could find concerning running condition. To me, it appears to have no fan belt, which may be an indicator. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: A more “practical” car with that engine would be the Revere, another vehicle available in that era. A very interesting and beautiful automobile for its time. I believe there was one for sale somewhere in the north eastern part of the United States. This one sold for $137,500 at Amelia Island in 2017. I notice it has a fan belt! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MccJoseph Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Jay Leno just did an episode on his YouTube channel that goes into that engine quite a bit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Seller has quite a few cars an motorcycles for sale. Cars & Motorcycles for sale - Dick Shappy Classic Cars (dshappyclassiccars.com) Does anyone here know or know of the seller? Here's a description from his site (in poor spelling and grammar I might add): DICK SHAPPY CLISSIC CARS A true hobbyist, Dick Shappy, from Warvick, Rhode Island, has been collecting and restoring antique and Classic Automobiles for ever thirty years and goes to the great lenght to arhive perfection in his restorations. Dick has decided to offer some of his finest vehicles and parts for sale to the public, and has created a new website for that purpose. We have most beautiful early Cadillacs for sale. Cadillac V16, V12 for sale. Beautiful Duesenberg for sale and most beautiful Motorcycle collection for sale. Please email us or call with your request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) Yep, Dick is a super nice guy who has "people" to help him manage his collection. I bet that thing is running well. He used to have a nephew handling web stuff which could account for the grammer. Check out the site but be prepared to stay a while, lots to see. Several forum folk here know him as well if a serious buyer wanted to ask around. Edited January 12, 2023 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 14 hours ago, MccJoseph said: Jay Leno just did an episode on his YouTube channel that goes into that engine quite a bit. These engines were made under license. Duesenberg in the period before Cord got involved was always operated on a shoestring. The joke was that a Duesenberg hose clamp was a twisted piece of wire and a Duesenberg milling machine was a hack saw. I think it makes their success all the more remarkable. Here's a link: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Remarkable car ! Unfortunately well outside my means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 WOW! I'd love to know the asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Here's a glimpse inside, courtesy of Google Images: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 You know, when you think about it, this is all just a primitive rocker arm and push rod assembly. I wonder how the noise level compared to a Chevy six? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: You know, when you think about it, this is all just a primitive rocker arm and push rod assembly. I wonder how the noise level compared to a Chevy six? operate directly off the cam The rockers operate directly off the cam so no push rods. The down side is the combustion chamber is fairly tall and thus large volume to accommodate the valves. Edited January 14, 2023 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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