ADK (automobile)
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The ADK was a Belgian
automobile
manufactured between 1923 and 1930 by Automobiles de Kuyper SA of Anderlecht
, Brussels
. The company did not make their own engines, these were always bought from other manufacturers.
The first car, the 10CV Type Y-22 used a four cylinder S.C.A.P.
engine. Over the next few years a variety of other 4 cylinder cars were made.
In 1927 (at the Brussels Motor Show) the company announced a 1594 cc pushrod ohv six-cylinder
with twin carburettors, as well as in-unit engine/gearbox construction. A straight-8 model was announced in 1928 with a 2340 cc capacity again by S.C.A.P.
The company finally closed in 1931.
Belgium
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Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
manufactured between 1923 and 1930 by Automobiles de Kuyper SA of Anderlecht
Anderlecht
Anderlecht is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region.There are several historically and architecturally distinct districts within the Anderlecht municipality.-Pronunciation:* Dutch: * French:...
, Brussels
Brussels
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. The company did not make their own engines, these were always bought from other manufacturers.
The first car, the 10CV Type Y-22 used a four cylinder S.C.A.P.
S.C.A.P.
S.C.A.P. was a French manufacturer of cars, existing between 1912 and 1929.S.C.A.P mainly manufactured small four-cylinder engines, with cylinder capacities of 894 cc, and 3.0 litre engines. The factory also produced automobiles, particularly two-seater racing cars...
engine. Over the next few years a variety of other 4 cylinder cars were made.
In 1927 (at the Brussels Motor Show) the company announced a 1594 cc pushrod ohv six-cylinder
Cylinder (engine)
A cylinder is the central working part of a reciprocating engine or pump, the space in which a piston travels. Multiple cylinders are commonly arranged side by side in a bank, or engine block, which is typically cast from aluminum or cast iron before receiving precision machine work...
with twin carburettors, as well as in-unit engine/gearbox construction. A straight-8 model was announced in 1928 with a 2340 cc capacity again by S.C.A.P.
The company finally closed in 1931.