1920 Falls Eight

RACER
Built in 1920 by the Falls Motor Co.
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Serial #10001
Owners: Steven & Carla Marvin

? In-line 8 cylinder 5 liter OHV engine
? Sole remaning of 8 Prototype Engines designed by Louis Kocke
? High Pressure internal oiling system with both manual & engine operated pumps
? Elgin 3 speed trans ?Zenith "Duplex" Carb.
? Rear external cootracting band Brakes
? Tested at Indianapolis circa 1920
? Raced in Midwest including Milwaukee in 1920's
? Private Museum 45 years

March 13, 2011, 5:30 am

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