Summary
This early model De Dion Bouton 'vis-a-vis' voiturette was purchased in Paris by Mr James H. Craven of St Kilda in about 1900. Craven ran the machinery importation business Jas H. Craven & Co. in South Melbourne . It is believed to be the first De Dion, Bouton to be imported into Australia. Craven owned at least one other De Dion Bouton, a front-engine 8 horsepower model in which he won the Light Car section of the Dunlop Sydney to Melbourne reliability trial in February 1905. This voiturette was last reported used in a 1934 car rally before being stored. It was restored by Mr Bernard Edmondson, nephew of J.H. Craven in 1968 and was purchased by the Museum in 1976.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
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Original Owner
Mr J.H. Craven, St Kilda, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1899
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Restorer
Mr Bernard Edmondson, 5 Normanby Street, Brighton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1968
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2270 mm (Length), 1320 mm (Width), 1410 mm (Height), 600 kg (Weight)
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Other Dimensions
1500 mm (Length), 1265 mm (Width)
Wheelbase x Track Dimensions
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