F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi S.p.A, commonly known as Bianchi ([ˈbjaŋki]) is the world’s oldest bicycle manufacturing company still in existence, having pioneered the use of equal-sized wheels with pneumatic rubber tires.[citation needed] The company was founded in Italy in 1885 and in addition to bicycles it produced motorcycles from 1897 to 1967 motor Cars from 1899 by 1901 Bianchi were manufacturing 1000 unit per year. After the second W War and the distruction of the bianchi Motor works including the truck factories they had to rebuild, however in 1955 a joint-venture Autobianchi was created together with Fiat and Pirelli for the manufacturing of cars – Autobianchi was subsequently sold to Fiat.
Throughout its modern era, Bianchi has been associated with the Italian Giro d’Italia and Tour de France winners, Fausto Coppi,[1] Marco Pantani and Felice Gimondi.
Bianchi 8 HP
The Bianchi 8 HP is a car produced by F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi in 1903.
Characteristics
The car’s body was made of precious woods, using aluminium foils on a sturdy frame consisting of a rectangular structure made of steel tubes, with a second tubular frame positioned inside the first. The technical solution of a double chassis made sure that, in case of impact, the deformations of the first would not be transmitted to the second, safeguarding the mechanical parts, engine and transmission.[1]
Other technical characteristics:
Chassis: Double chassis made of steel tubes.
Engine: De Dion Buton, single cylinder 942 cm3.
Ignition: Crank ignition, directly on engine.
Settings: The levers on the steering column regulate the flow of fuel, oil and air into the carburetor.
Transmission: Cardan shaft drive fitting the rear axle.
Brakes: Drum brake only on rear wheels.
Cooling system: Water-cooling system with vane-based heat exchanger in the front of the car.
Transmission: Two-speed and reverse gear. As in modern cars there is a clutch pedal and a gear box.
Suspension system: The semi-elliptic leaf springs act directly on the axles.
Colouring: red body with golden finishings and black fenders.
History
In 1901, Edoardo Bianchi worked hard to design this elegant car. Bianchi was the founder of the popular Milanese bicycle company F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi. In 1903, when Bianchi turned to car-building, these were among the first cars in the world to travel the streets of cities, which until then were only populated by carriages, wagons, pedestrians and a few horse-drawn or steam trams. These cars were built with precious materials, for wealthy clients. At the beginning of the 1900s, one would cost around 10,000 Italian lire, corresponding to ten years of a doctor’s salary. The price included two days of driving school for inexperienced drivers, a wrench, a roll of duct tape, and an air pump. The most skillful Italian coach builders, cabinet-makers and carvers were employed to customize these small motorised coaches, respecting the taste of the individual owners.[1]
Bianchi offered six different models between 4,5 and 12 HP.
BIANCHI CAR
RIO-MODELS – BIANCHI – LANDAULET 1909
RIO-MODELS – BIANCHI – 15/20CV COUPE DE VILLE OTTO MOLLE 1906
RIO-MODELS – BIANCHI – 20/30CV LANDAULET 1905
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