Debate. The High-Compression High-Speed Engine v The Low-Compression Moderate-Speed Engine for General Use in Motor Vehicles. Paper Published in Anticipation of a Debate to be Held at The Institute of Automobile Engineers, Westminster London November 1922

Strickland, F & Ricardo, H.R.

Published by The Institution of Utomobile Engineers, 28 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, 1922

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An important proof copy of a paper which "must not be published in the Press until November 9th (1922). 23p in original wrappers with a few graphs. From contemporary artice: "Low-Speed v. High.Speed Engines. Points For and Against Each Brought Forward by Two Eminent Designers.An interesting debate, based on a comparison between the lowcompression moderate-speed engine and the high-compression high-speed engine, was held last Wednesday by the Institution of Automobile Engineers at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Storey's Gate, London, S.W., Major F. Strickland, being the champion of the moderate-speed engine, and Mr. H. R. Ricardo, 1VI.I.A.E., of the high-speed type. The discussion, athorigh alluding in particular to the power units employed on private cars, contained many points of interest to builders and users of commercial vehicles." Condition VG thiough some toning little wear tom forners and staples rusting. See scans.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Debate. The High-Compression High-Speed Engine v The Low-Compression Moderate-Speed Engine for General Use in Motor Vehicles. Paper Published in Anticipation of a Debate to be Held at The Institute of Automobile Engineers, Westminster London November 1922
• Publisher: The Institution of Utomobile Engineers, 28 Victoria Street, Westminster, London
• Publication Date: 1922
• Binding: Stapled Binding
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Very Good
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