To allow readers to more fully appreciate the unique value of the Cyclops Railcar’s 3-wheel Rainbow Arch™ suspension (see illustration #2 cutaway beneath Executive Lounge aft):

[For the viewer's ease of viewing, I have extracted a detailed view of the rear truck here - SB,III:]

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This simple yet ingenious suspension system provides and extraordinarily safe and smooth ride for any 6-, 12-, 18- and so on wheeled vehicle.  It transfers forward and lateral movement of one wheel to the others, which act as dampers.  For example: As the front wheel hits a bump or hole it raises or lowers the frontal arch of the main spring.  This in turn transfers more or less pressure to the front or rear ride wheels of the small spring.  This then transfers a minute bit of action or reaction to the middle spring wheel.  This subtle transference of action and reaction here and there combined with the counter effect of the opposite wheel provides an extraordinarily smooth and safe ride.

Cyclops Competition Container Caravans - the World's first All-Purpose Adjustable Vehicle (APAV) (1.):   (05 Jul 08)
    (November 1990)

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Cyclops Pony Express (March 1992):   (07 Jul 08) and (26 Aug 08)

- [The second illustration is quite large and was badly crumpled; I have repaired it as best as I could (with Stan's kind pernmission and approval) and have broken out the text for clarity. - SB,III]

S. Mott caption:  1.  "You can't put the cart before the horse."  Well, you can, if you use Cyclops technology.  And it may be a Cyclops, instead of a cart.

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Cyclops Safety Car

This was shown on the old Cyclops site but never published in a magazine:   (16 Nov 07)

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Cyclops Safety Car

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CYCLOPS SIMPLICE

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The Cyclops "SIMPLICE"* - The World's Simplest Drive System -- Piston Rod To Rear Axle!  Developed by Automobili Cyclops SpA with Berliner MotorenWerke GmbH {a subsidiary of the Berlinerwerke}, it was devilishly successful -- until a test driver on the Cyclops Proving Grounds got too enthusiastic with a prototype on a rough road.  The spring action increased the engine's compression, which increased the engine's horsepower, which increased the car's speed, which increased the spring action, which increased the compression, which ... the car was traveling at nearly supersonic speed when there was an explosion and a gigantic mushroom cloud.  Fortunately, the driver exited the car before it reached its terminal top design speed of 14.32 mph.  But the idea was buried forever.  That is why you have never heard of the Cyclops Simplice -- until now.

    * (Means "Simple" in Italian - pronounced "Simpleecheh".)

        {More like "Simpleechay", sez ye Ed., Sam, III, but with a short "ay".}

[Ye Ed. also says, "See, I TOLD you so!  Thanks to the amazing cooperation of the Cyclops Automobili Archives, you are now privileged to see what ye Ed mistakenly thought was the original Cyclops I, in material NEVER BEFORE SEEN!  There's that direct drive from piston to con rod to cranked rear axle, just as ye Ed said!]

Perhaps Stan will forgive me (SB,III) for this insertion; the Berlinerwerke Archives disgorged this variant on the V-1, the XBS-V-1SML, an engine for the legendary Cyclops Simplice Molto Luxus.  That's the one where a Simplice series was fitted out with a V-1 and with power steering and brakes and windows and rear view mirrors and with A/C, all driven by a bank of alternators off the V-1 layshaft (the conn rod drove the crank axle directly, as you may well recall):

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I am awaiting a reaction from the Automobili Cyclops Archives; surely they can find drawings or photos of the Cyclops Simplice Molto Luxus!

(upper left) - Features the famed Cyclops baboon hood ornament!

(lower left) - The Cyclops Royale is a luxury version of the classic Cyclops II, and was personally approved by Ettore himself. It is powered by eight in line air cooled grand prix proven Cyclops OGII engines.

(lower right) - One of the most notable features is the luxurious passenger compartment. Separated by a glass partition, it has electronic communication with the chauffeur outside. His unobstructed view provides the owner with exceptional safety and security.

[More Miscellaneous Cyclops Cartoons and Illustrations to follow.]

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Stan asks (Dec 2008) "How many Cyclops -- are there in the 1958 'Mott Card'?":   (27 Dec 08)

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I well remember this image but NOT how many Cyclops appeared therein [if you want to cheat, click HERE and see the four on the track and two in the paddocks that I found this time around (highlighted in yellow and by red arrows)!].

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