Veritas Meteor

[1][2][3] In 1949, designer Ernst Loof created the Veritas Meteor, a monoposto or single-seater with free-standing wheels based on the then valid Formula 2, according to which the 1952 and 1953 races for the automobile world championship were held.

The eye-catching feature of the new in-line engine with a displacement of 1,988 cc (121.3 cu in) with the bore and stroke both being 75 mm (3.0 in) was the overhead camshaft, which controlled the valves hanging in the cylinder head in a V-shape.

[5] The power was transmitted to a self-locking differential and to the rear wheels via a single-plate dry clutch, a five-speed gearbox with a special oil pump, and a Cardan shaft.

In 1950, the Hebmüller bodywork factory built a streamlined body for a Veritas Meteor on the order of the racing driver Karl Kling.

In 1950 the house was again forced to change headquarters: Ernst Loof, who remained alone at the top of the company, moved Veritas near the Nürburgring, where he took care of the construction of cars for the Formula One championships: the Meteor and the already produced RS.

There were also numerous other class victories at smaller events in Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, Yugoslavia, and Denmark.

Ernst Loof also took part in the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally on a Veritas Nürburgring with co-driver Josef Cremer.

Veritas Meteor Formula 2 car
Veritas Meteor
Veritas Meteor Cockpit