In 1904 a French-made Gobron-Brillie car became the first to top 100 mph. Louis Rigolly drove his Gobron-Brillie vehicle to 103.55 mph.
Tourer by Rothschild
Chassis #: 920
Engine #: 775
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Auction entries : 3The Gobron-Brillie vehicles were renowned for their technical prowess. This vehicle uses opposed pistons with two pistons per cylinder. The pistons in the cylinders come together compressing the charge before the explosion forces them out.
by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
Tourer by Rothschild
Chassis #: 920
Engine #: 775
View info and history
Auction entries : 3
by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
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