British

Edmunds and Wadden

Autotrix Cyclecars and Brooklands Motorcycles

The Autotrix was a British three wheeled cyclecar manufactured by Edmunds and Wadden of The Quadrant, Weybridge, Surrey between 1911 and 1914.

    Two versions of the tricar were advertised, both with air cooled JAP engines. The smaller version had a 4 h.p. engine and belt drive and the larger utilised a 9 h.p. unit and chain drive. A water cooled 6 hp Fafnir engine was offered as an alternative in the larger machine.

In presenting our New Catalogue for 1912 we have pleasure in introducing the famous "Autotrix" and the Brooklands Motor Cycles.

Our Clutch Model Motor Cycle is ideal for solo riding, being powerful for hilly country and adaptable for traffic conditions.

The Racing Model will no doubt appeal to those with sporting instincts, as the specification is approved by our racing experts.

Edmunds and Wadden, 1912 Catalogue

Autotrix and Brooklands at Olympia, 1911

Autotrix, No. 134.

    4 h.p. Model: 85.5 x 85 mm.; side by side m.o.i.v.; Amac carburetter; two belts; variable pulleys on countershaft.

Edmonds and Wadden, The Quadrant, Weybridge. – This sociable tricar has a light cane body upholstered in red. The engine – a J.A.P. – is placed in front immediately below the petrol tank, which is carried on a special bracket. The frame is light and simple in construction and the weight is about 280 lbs. A 650 x 65 mm. tyre is fitted to the back wheel. The front wheels are shod with 26 x 2¼ tyres.

    3 h.p. Model : 85 x 85 mm. : side by side m.o.i.v.; Amac carburetter; chain; two-speed dog clutch on counter-shaft.

A more powerful tricar has a coach-built body. The J.A.P. engine is carried under the seat and fitted with a clutch on the crankshaft. The back wheel has a 700 x 80 mm. steel-studded tyre, the front wheels having 26 x 2½ motor cycle tyres. Platforms are provided at the rear, on which luggage can be carried. Both machines have wheel steering; this is direct at present, but indirect steering will be fitted to the more powerful model. The engines are air-cooled.

    3½ h.p. Model : 85.5 x 85 mm.; side by side m.o.i.v.; B. and B. carburetter; belt.; Villiers free engine hub.

Two models of the Brooklands are shown, one a roadster on standard lines with the magneto placed in front of the engine, handle-bar control, Druid forks, drop top tube, and pannier toolbags. The racing model has rigid forks and no mudguards. The ignition is by coil.

1911 Olympia Show - The Motor Cycle November 23rd, 1911. Page 1271

Sources: Graces Guide, factory catalogue, The Motor Cycle.


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