Kay Edgecumbe's 1937 Austin 8

Owner	Kay Edgecumbe
Owner's Other EVs	1979 Conzept 1981 NEEV Mobility Scooter 1953 Le Velocette Rebuilt Mobility Scooter Fire Fly
Location	Christchurch, Christchurch New Zealand ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1937 Austin 8 chassis only with alloy body
Motor	Separately Excited DC 150 amp generator
Drivetrain	original gearbox
Controller	resistor switched the resistors are only used for approx 2 to 3 seconds during acceleration the actual power lost is in watt minutes over a journey and less than a controller would lose due to other losses. just the carrying of the weight of a controller is a significant loss normal opperation was to accelerate to top speed and stay there on the rural road till journeys end
Batteries	8, 12.00 Volt, flooded lead acid
System Voltage	96 Volts
Charger	home made
Heater	jersey
Instrumentation	ammeter
Top Speed	20 MPH (32 KPH) adequate for the daily work commute rural district so slow speed was acceptable 5 miles
Acceleration	ok
Range	20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Tires	cross ply
Conversion Time	4 weeks
Conversion Cost	can't remember but batteries were the major one
Additional Features	in bottom gear the climbing ability was fantastic a 3/1 shingle drive was easily climbed that most IC cars could not tackle
my first car built converted in 1972 at start of the petrol crisis flat sheet alloy body over an old Austin chassis actual body shell weight was under 50 kg