They talk of its light but immensely strong tubular frame and how 29 of the 1,400 made were fabricated entirely in aluminium.

The tubular frame form proved too problematic when it came to setting windows and doors, and was abandoned.

Two piece tubular frame with engine as a stressed member.

First built in 1897, but commercialised in 1898, it was a light car with a rear-mounted engine and a suspension-less tubular frame.

The rear suspension was linked to the lower end of the tubular frame and featured flexible rubber and metal elements that did not require servicing.