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Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest. Picture shows car no: 16
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Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest. Picture shows car no: 16
Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest.
Picture shows car no: 16.
" Tornado" designed by 15 year old Nicholas Grant.
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Picture show Nicholas Grant, aged 15, of Stisted, Essex, near Brainstree, with his electric motor car called Tornado. Nicholas is not old enough to drive himself so he has hired a friend. It is Nicholas own design all round.
Picture shows various parts of Nicholas Grants Tornado.
Picture taken 2nd August 1979
Ron Hallet
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
79-3958
Media ID 21772130
© Mirrorpix
1979 Cycle Electric Car Essex Future Invention Inventor Lucas Motoring Nicholas Grant Science Stisted Technology Tornado
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This print from the Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest takes us back to a momentous event in automotive history. Car number 16, affectionately named "Tornado" steals the spotlight as it showcases the remarkable ingenuity of its young designer, Nicholas Grant. At just fifteen years old, Nicholas has crafted an electric motor car that defies expectations and hints at a promising future for transportation. In this snapshot, we witness Nicholas standing proudly beside his creation in Stisted, Essex. Although he is not yet old enough to drive himself, he has enlisted the help of a friend to bring Tornado to life on the road. Every aspect of this groundbreaking vehicle bears Nicholas' personal touch; it is truly a testament to his inventive spirit. The accompanying images provide further insight into the inner workings of Tornado, revealing various parts meticulously assembled by Nicholas himself. These glimpses into his technological marvel leave us awestruck and eager for more discoveries. Taken on August 2nd, 1979 by Ron Hallett, this photograph encapsulates an era marked by innovation and scientific exploration. As we admire this piece of history captured through lens and time, let us celebrate young minds like Nicholas Grant who push boundaries and shape our world with their visionary ideas.
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