The world’s first four-wheel drive car, built in the Netherlands. It was called the 3 firsts, first 6 cylinder engine, first with 4 wheel brakes and the aforementioned 4 wheel drive. It was completed too late for the 1903 race, but shown at the Crystal Palace. It was raced only twice in 1904, where it finished 3rd and in 1st place.
Looking for period pictures of this car.
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The car doesn't have four-wheel brakes, but rather cardan brakes and additional drum brakes, like all cars of the era.
The first six-cylinder inline engine was installed in a car driven by Darracq, who used it to participate in the Gordon Bennett Race.
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