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Panhard and Levassors petrol driven motor car, 1892 (1956)
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Panhard and Levassors petrol driven motor car, 1892 (1956)
Panhard and Levassors petrol driven motor car, 1892 (1956). French engineers and inventors Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor became partners in 1886, and in 1891 were the first to mount an internal combustion engine on a chassis. Known as the Systeme Panhard, their design, with the engine at the front and rear wheel drive, became the established layout for cars for the next century. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union, the Grosvenor Press, London, 1956
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This vintage print captures the groundbreaking Panhard and Levassor petrol driven motor car, a true marvel of engineering and innovation. In 1892, French engineers Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor revolutionized the automotive industry by mounting an internal combustion engine on a chassis for the first time. Their design, known as the Systeme Panhard, featured a front-mounted engine and rear wheel drive - a layout that would shape the future of cars for decades to come. The image showcases this historic vehicle in all its glory, showcasing not only its impressive mechanism but also its timeless design. The black and white aesthetic adds to its nostalgic charm, transporting us back to the 19th century when this concept was still in its infancy. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of France's rich history in automobile manufacturing and how these two visionaries played an integral role in shaping it. Their invention paved the way for countless advancements in technology and transportation. This photograph is part of "Things" a volume dedicated to exploring the origins and early history of various objects. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity, reminding us that even seemingly ordinary things can have extraordinary stories behind them.
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