1912 Fabrique Nationale 2400

Engine Type

4 cylinder. monoblock. 2 valves per cylinder, camshaft driven, side valve. thermo syphon cooling
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Details of fuel & ignition system

Bosch DU4 magneto. Fuel tank at rear pressurised by exhaust gas.
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Transmission

4 speed and reverse, sliding gear type
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How did you acquire the vehicle?

Bought it complete from Fred Jones.
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Brief known history of the vehicle

Left Belgium on 24th January 1912, sent to London for a "Cann of London" touring body to be fitted. Sent to NSW and soldvia Dalgety and Co to "Bookham Station" near Yass. Later it became a farm ute on a nearby property, collected in 1960 by Greg Knoddler and brought to Newcastle. Some restoration work was done and then the car was sold to Fred Jones who completed the restoration.