10-07-2020, 08:18 PM
Hi Simon
I’ve wondered the same. It’s odd to have an Americanism on a quintessentially British car.
However what exactly would you put if not “gas”. Throttle is best reserved for the accelerator pedal, fuel isn’t right as it is actually a petrol air mixture,
It may also have origins in the fact that petrol was sold by pharmacies until well into the twenties.
Good question and I’d be interested in the replies.
Cheers
Howard
I’ve wondered the same. It’s odd to have an Americanism on a quintessentially British car.
However what exactly would you put if not “gas”. Throttle is best reserved for the accelerator pedal, fuel isn’t right as it is actually a petrol air mixture,
It may also have origins in the fact that petrol was sold by pharmacies until well into the twenties.
Good question and I’d be interested in the replies.
Cheers
Howard