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Post-WWII: [[Edgar De Normanville]] developed the epicyclic concept for use as an overdrive facility. He interested [[Axel Wickman]] in the idea and they formed [[Auto Transmissions]] Ltd of which de Normanville became technical director. | Post-WWII: [[Edgar De Normanville]] developed the epicyclic concept for use as an overdrive facility. He interested [[Axel Wickman]] in the idea and they formed [[Auto Transmissions]] Ltd of which de Normanville became technical director. <ref>The Times, Jan 19, 1968</ref> | ||
1950 [[Laycock Engineering Co]] manufactured the '''Laycock-de Normanville''' overdrive system under licence from Auto Transmissions Ltd | 1950 [[Laycock Engineering Co]] manufactured the '''Laycock-de Normanville''' overdrive system under licence from Auto Transmissions Ltd. The company continued to supply overdrives for many years. | ||
1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Designers of Laycock de Normanville Overdrives.<ref> [[1963 Motor Show]]</ref> | 1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Designers of Laycock de Normanville Overdrives.<ref> [[1963 Motor Show]]</ref> | ||
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of Canley, Coventry
Post-WWII: Edgar De Normanville developed the epicyclic concept for use as an overdrive facility. He interested Axel Wickman in the idea and they formed Auto Transmissions Ltd of which de Normanville became technical director. [1]
1950 Laycock Engineering Co manufactured the Laycock-de Normanville overdrive system under licence from Auto Transmissions Ltd. The company continued to supply overdrives for many years.
1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Designers of Laycock de Normanville Overdrives.[2]
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- ↑ The Times, Jan 19, 1968
- ↑ 1963 Motor Show