Gus P(r)etzel’s 1925 Coast-To-Coast Run

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“The smallest automobile in the world - The car had a 4-cylinder air-cooled motor, 3-speeds, electric lights and starter, a 60 inch wheelbase, 21 x 4 airplane tires, and weighed 560 pounds. It made 52 mpg and had a top speed of 80 mph. Cost $2,000 to build ($30K in today’s money).”

theoldmotor.com


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Kinja'd!!! Frank Grimes > Goggles Pizzano
07/09/2015 at 00:41

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So cool! I wonder what the cost would be to meet the same performance and MPG.


Kinja'd!!! 1111111111111111111111 > Goggles Pizzano
07/09/2015 at 00:46

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Modernize it and I’d roll it. Always looking for a smaller car.


Kinja'd!!! Berang > Goggles Pizzano
07/09/2015 at 00:54

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Am I the only one wondering what the leg room situation is in that thing?


Kinja'd!!! Goggles Pizzano > Frank Grimes
07/09/2015 at 00:56

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‘Bout £17,995 or ‘bout the same. :-)x

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Caterham Seven 160

Engine 660cc, three-cylinder turbo

Power 80hp

0-60mph 6.5 seconds

Top speed 100mph

Weight 490kg

Fuel consumption 57.6mpg


Kinja'd!!! Goggles Pizzano > 1111111111111111111111
07/09/2015 at 00:57

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Kinja'd!!! 1111111111111111111111 > Goggles Pizzano
07/09/2015 at 00:59

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My dream car actually. But this post makes me think...Could it be smaller?


Kinja'd!!! Goggles Pizzano > Berang
07/09/2015 at 00:59

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Thinking must have an engine between his ankles but flat -4. GAWD.


Kinja'd!!! Goggles Pizzano > 1111111111111111111111
07/09/2015 at 01:00

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Hmmm


Kinja'd!!! kanadanmajava1 > Goggles Pizzano
07/09/2015 at 04:09

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I would want to have one just like that.


Kinja'd!!! Frank Grimes > Berang
07/09/2015 at 11:53

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im more cconcerned what happens when the chain breaks