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The modern route closely follows Westwood’s original, but detours have been made to avoid difficult terrain and reach more populated areas. In remote regions, the car is transported by trailer and driven on quieter roads where conditions are safe.<\/p>\n
“Bubsie’s average speed is only about 30 kilometres an hour,” Glenda said. “It also has no synchromesh, a floor brake that stops the drive shaft, and the accelerator is between the clutch and brake, so you need to be very sure you are using the right pedal.”<\/p>\n
Despite these quirks, the car has captured attention across the country. “Its simple mechanics are a source of amazement,” Glenda said. “People have expressed their gratitude that Bubsie has come to their locality so they could share in the story.”<\/p>\n
Byron was one of several Northern Rivers stops before the team continued south. Westwood’s original Citro\u00ebn, also named Bubsie, is preserved at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A 1920s Citro\u00ebn 5CV recreating the first circumnavigation of Australia by car stopped at the Byron Community Centre this week as part of a nationwide tribute to an unsung motoring pioneer. The vehicle, known as Bubsie, is marking the 100th anniversary of Perth man Nevill Westwood’s journey around the continent in 1925. Westwood was 22 […]<\/p>\n