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The Arab car was one of the few out-and-out sports cars made in Britain during the 1920s; although the Arab car life was short and few were made, its connections were extremely distinguished and its specification both interesting and advanced. The designer of the Arab car was said to be Reid Railton, later to be associated with the Brooklands Riley Nine, and the Railton itself. The 4-cylinder, 1.960cc engine of the Arab used inclined overhead valves operated by an overhead camshaft. Camshaft, dynamo, and oil and water pumps were all driven by a single chain, as in the case of the Stutz. Valve springs were of transverse leaf type, like those of the Marlborough-Thomas. Some sources say that J.G. Parry Thomas had a hand in the design of the Arab car for sale. The electric fuel pump was a novel feature in Britain at the time. The two-seater Arab sports had a maximum speed of 80mph, but the Arab Super Sports was good for 90.
Source: Georgano, encyclopedia of motorcar; TRN
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