February 6, 2008

Car Telesignal (Apr, 1951)

Filed under: Automotive — @ 2:02 am
Source: Mechanix Illustrated ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Apr, 1951
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Car Telesignal invented by Armando Loyola of Rome, Italy, consists of a radio transceiver in each car. Driver of rear car desiring to pass presses button which flashes a red light in front car. When okay to pass, front driver presses a button which flashes a green light in rear car.

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1. Yes, thats what I wpuld have expected instead of thos hand signals… pilot clicks on button and other machines get a message light up or similar… well those italians they can do anything

   Comment by Roflcopter — February 6, 2008 @ 5:49 am

2. BTW… today its called Brights or Full Beam on european streets

   Comment by Roflcopter — February 6, 2008 @ 5:51 am

3. …In the days before the ‘dip or dazzle’ device.

   Comment by Adrian — February 6, 2008 @ 10:02 am

4. 2 funny things..
   It’s in Italy and post war. They would drive like maniacs and ignore any signaling.
   Also, he is driving a 2CV. I think they had around 12 hp back then and would be incapable of passing a bicycle.

   Comment by Sporkinum — February 14, 2008 @ 12:40 pm

5. 1948ish Fiat Topolino Convertable

   The cover comes off both the car AND the driver’s head.

   Comment by Adrian — May 6, 2008 @ 8:49 am

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