Reading the fuel cap of my 1938 Rudge, as one does when polishing, I realised that engraved on the cap was "For best results use: alcohol mixture ethyll fuel benzol mixture" which suggests that alcohol in fuel is scarcely new. The carb is a brass TT, bought by the factory (I have the purchase order signed "George Hack") in 1934.
On my way to work in the 1960's I now remember seeing billboard advertising "Cleveland Discol" and listing the advantages (cool running?) that petrol plus alcohol gives. Personally I've always preferred my alcohol separately...
On my way to work in the 1960's I now remember seeing billboard advertising "Cleveland Discol" and listing the advantages (cool running?) that petrol plus alcohol gives. Personally I've always preferred my alcohol separately...