In Memoriam: Otto Linton May 12th 1917 till Jan 3 2018
Otto Linton was born in Vienna, Austria during the First World War. He studied engineering at the University of Vienna
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SpeedCraft Enterprises
Otto Linton since 1944
Otto’s Race Cars
In Memoriam: Otto Linton May 12th 1917 till Jan 3 2018
Otto Linton was born in Vienna, Austria during the First World War. He studied engineering at the University of Vienna
Motorcycles
The Siata – Ducati Connection – “Cucciolo”
Siata began production of these “Cucciolo” (puppy) engines at their rebuilt factory in 1944. A number of bicycle manufacturers purchased these motors in bulk and began fitting them into their frames. The “Cucciolo” engine is considered the first “new” automotive development in post war Italy.
Cars
Porsche 356 A/4 Le Mans 1956
The 1956 24 hours of LeMans was the 24th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 28 and 29 1956.
Projects
Works in process
Otto Linton’s MG J4
I have traced the history of Otto’s MG J4 from the factory through the current owner, Otto raced this car
Otto Linton’s Siata Prototype (“Orchidea” Project)
On the other hand, the looks and performance of the car did not go un noticed. Otto
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Siata 208CS #CS055/#CS060
In 1952 the car debuted at the Turin Auto Show in April. Three identical Coupes (#CS052, #CS053 and #CS055) were entered in the Mille Miglia.
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Otto’s Indianapolis Duesenberg
When it comes to Duesenbergs there are basically two flavors. Fred and August Duesenberg built sporty cars in the 1920’s,
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1949 Fiat 1100s Mille Miglia
Antonio (Tony) Pompeo was a mysterious figure in early SCCA racing. His showroom was one floor above Luigi Chinetti’s in
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The Siata – Ducati Connection – “Cucciolo”
Siata began production of these “Cucciolo” (puppy) engines at their rebuilt factory in 1944. A number of bicycle manufacturers purchased these motors in bulk and began fitting them into their frames. The “Cucciolo” engine is considered the first “new” automotive development in post war Italy.
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JAP powered OK-Supreme
OK was a British motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1882 by Ernie Humphries and Charles
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Otto’s 1939 Rudge Ulster
Otto Linton is known for his sports car racing, but he was also a long time motorcycle rider. He owned
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Porsche 356 A/4 Le Mans 1956
The 1956 24 hours of LeMans was the 24th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 28 and 29 1956.
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1934 Frazer-Nash TT “Replica” “chain gang”
The company was founded in 1922 by Archibald Frazer-Nash after he had previously founded the GN Cyclecar Company. They where
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