Exterior styles in U.S. autos are as changeable as women’s hats. For ’63. they are simpler and handsomer than ever (see U.S. BUSINESS). But mechanically, U.S. cars are conservative; under their hoods ...

The transistor ignition system mentioned in EW last week is being developed by Joseph Lucas Ltd.for use high speed engines with high compression ratios. It provides a constant spark voltage at all ...

Accel's single-point "blueprint" distributor is physically similar in appearance and layout to the traditional GM small-cap points-type distributor. The greater the points' closure time (dwell), the ...

This ignition coil driver is a HOT one! From my recollection, it delivers a nastier spark than the legendary Ford Model T ignition coil. The circuit uses an inverted 555 oscillator that is coupled to ...

A COMPLETELY new method of car ignition, using transistors, will be shown by Joseph Lucas (Electrical) at the International Motor Show opening at Geneva tomorrow (Thursday). So, 61 years ago, started ...