This information sheet supplied with the Automobile illustrates the unique tool selection.
In North America this model has also been advertised as the Motorist.
Discontinued model.
Name Disambiguation:
Definitively known as the Automesser (8134ma) in German speaking countries. It is sometimes referred to as a Motorist because of its entry in this catalog, and several official Victorinox brochures. This model should not be confused with the later Motorist model.
There is a similar larger five-layer model known as the Luxury Automobile, or Cadillac.
Layer Tools
- Large blade
- Technician's screwdriver
- Metal saw/File - early version without the nail cleaner
- Can-opener - includes a small-slotted screw-driver tip that also works with Phillips screws
- Cap-lifter - includes a slotted screw-driver, wire stripper/bender, and wire-scraper
Back Layer Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Reamer/Awl - without the sewing-eye
Scale Tools
Scales
Red Cellidor. Older versions have a nickle-silver St. Christopher inlay on the top scale.
Variations
- Features the Antique Auto inlay on the top scale rather than the St. Christopher inlay.
- Victoria/Victorinox or Elinox tang stamps
- May have been available with a shackle
History
Early versions feature the original triangular (tetrahedron) shaped awl/reamer, that is partially recessed in the scales when closed; the square Phillips driver and a nickle-silver St. Christopher inlay on the top scale.
Physical Specifications
- Length: 91mm
- Width: 16.6mm
- Weight: 85g
Identifiers
- 8134ma: Red Cellidor with the St. Christopher Inlay - Older model number, in the original model number format
- 1.4642: Red Cellidor
Related Knives
- Automobile Special - Small pen-blade replaces the Technician's screwdriver; antique auto inlay.
- Clipper - Small blade replaces the Technician's screwdriver; a corkscrew replaces the Phillips; optional keyring; no inlay
- Luxury Automobile - Adds scissors, wood saw, and long nail-file.
- Grand Prix - More recent four-layer model; adds scissors; a small blade replaces the Technician's screwdriver: may have the backside fine screwdriver