Oakland Romano Description and start up . OX5 engine.

[@terryjacob8169]

Those old Curtis OX5 V-8 aero-engines from WW1 make great powerplants for vintage racing 'specials'. There are several such beasts here in the UK. James Baxter's TipTree Engineering is a brilliant company.

[@leodis55]

Hi Terry, it's a beast alright by the way It's Tip Top Engineering...thanks for your comments.

[@sammoore9120]

Electric start! I didn’t expect that.

[@leodis55]

Hey Sam. Always expect the unexpected !

[@thicksteve1761]

This thing is so badass.

[@leodis55]

Hiya Steve, yes It's the second James has had with the Curtis OX 5 engine. It is quick with bags of torque.

[@francisjoussot3521]

I would have liked to know more,in greater detail,about this car

[@leodis55]

Hello Francis, what would you like to know ? James has sold the car a few months ago but let me know.

[@cherylstevens9370]

Figured it was crank start like Brutus or Blitzen Benz?!

[@leodis55]

Hi there , she does usually fire up quickly with an electric start as you could see. Glad you like it .

[@trammelstrace]

Is this a rebuild of a Romano Special, by Eugene Romano?

[@leodis55]

It's a Pikes Peak replica complete with Curtis OX5 engine.