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| − | Around 1900 | + | Around 1900 the famous [[Milanese]] [[bicycle]] dealer [[Max Türkheimer]] designed an affordable small car with belt drive. This 5.5-hp model OTAV had such success that in 1906 a more efficient model was presented. The new 18/24 hp four-[[cylinder]] with two [[blocks]], double [[ignition]], [[drive shaft]] and 3-speed [[transmission]] was entered in 1906 sporting competitions. In 1908 Otav halted its business activities in wake of the bad [[Italian]] economic situation. |
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1905 - 1908
Around 1900 the famous Milanese bicycle dealer Max Türkheimer designed an affordable small car with belt drive. This 5.5-hp model OTAV had such success that in 1906 a more efficient model was presented. The new 18/24 hp four-cylinder with two blocks, double ignition, drive shaft and 3-speed transmission was entered in 1906 sporting competitions. In 1908 Otav halted its business activities in wake of the bad Italian economic situation.
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