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Southern Aircraft (Gatwick) Ltd - Swift 4 Wheel Bubble Car
Big Al:
I would think the cars needed more torque at lower speed. Also high revs were out as the dynostart would become an inertial problem, as opposed to a mag. Very often why shoving a pure bike engine into a car with less 'power' does not actually workout as particularly drivable.
steven mandell:
--- Quote from: David Dale on February 14, 2015, 11:03:59 am ---Hi John,
Thank you for your help and interest with this. Also thanks for the information on Gordon Bedson and the other cars. I have a feeler out of my own at the moment, but so far nothing has come of it.
Regards
Dave
Hi everyone,
I would like to thank you all for showing an interest in my quest to find more information on this car and perhaps learn of its whereabouts. I have been completely overwhelmed by it all and I am very grateful for the research you are doing behind the scenes.
If I find out anything more about this car, or Mr Coxon, I will post an update here, as filling in small gaps may help in connecting the dots”.
I have been finding all the responses to my initial post fascinating and I am learning a lot.
Thanks again and regards
Dave
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I agree that many have brought interesting and valuable observations and considerations into this discussion, and have with held my impression from the get go, so as not to stifle the fun.
But to be honest, I simply didn't want to burst anybody's bubble car bubble with my first impression that I am still stuck with.
That is that all similarities of both style and engineering are only period specific, but not more than that.
I think that the obvious similarity between Frisky and Zeta Sport front suspensions clearly show that they are designed by the same hand, but I have seen nothing compelling linking the subject of this discussion with other works beyond the fact that they were created in the same era.
Big Al:
I am coming to that opinion, myself. Certain choices create constraints. Like picking what I feel sure is a 3T power unit. Clearly it is predisposed to look something like a Frisky. So there has to be a good match to say there was a link. Its not really showing up, if it is there. After all just seeing the opposition designs is enough to crib an idea.
That said a bit of time to read up might yet offer information. Might not be what I am looking for, but something else entirely. Its the thrill of the chase. It would also be very interesting to find the in tact car, if it exists.
David Dale:
Exciting update. Today I have just made contact on Facebook with John Coxon's grandaughter. Fingers crossed with regards to more information. :)
Big Al:
A few clues would set the hare up again, I think. Be great if the current resting place is known.
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