| [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #196918] |
Wed, 30 January 2013 23:49  |
 |
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
G’day,
KenH and I drove up to this museum on one of our visits with Elaine and him. It was well and truly worth the trip.
If you haven’t seen this museum you’ve only got a couple of weeks to do so!
World's largest collection of microcars in Madison, GA
Watch This Video: http://video.foxnews.com/v/2130005583001/
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #196933 is a reply to message #196918] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 05:03  |
stick miller
Messages: 1036
Registered: March 2010
Location: Americus, Georgia
Karma: 0
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Too bad. I guess I had to work that day. I remember when you went. I hope I can get there before it closes.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #196978 is a reply to message #196918] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 14:32 |
Ken Henderson
Messages: 8726
Registered: March 2004
Location: Americus, GA
Karma: 9
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Man! I sure hate to hear that he's closing the museum! Nothing like it
anywhere else that I've heard of.
Ken H.
On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 12:49 AM, Robert Mueller wrote:
> G’day,
>
> KenH and I drove up to this museum on one of our visits with Elaine and
> him. It was well and truly worth the trip.
>
> If you haven’t seen this museum you’ve only got a couple of weeks to do so!
>
> World's largest collection of microcars in Madison, GA
>
> Watch This Video: http://video.foxnews.com/v/2130005583001/
>
>
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
www.gmcwipersetc.com
Large Wiring Diagrams
76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #196980 is a reply to message #196918] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 14:57 |
GeorgeRud
Messages: 1380
Registered: February 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Karma: 0
|
Senior Member |
|
|
They had a national Microcars meet up here in Crystal Lake, IL a couple years back, and it's something that has to been seen in person! The size, shapes, and inventiveness that went into these vehicles leaves one speechless.
Any of them would make an excellent Toad! Someone had an original Mini at Amana last year, and most of these cars make it look like an SUV in comparison.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #196982 is a reply to message #196980] |
Thu, 31 January 2013 15:07 |
 |
Richard Andis
Messages: 261
Registered: January 2013
Location: HELL Paso, TX
Karma: 0
|
Senior Member |
|
|
I would thing something like a micro-car would have to be towed on a trailer. Most were little more than scooters with a cab. Don't think they would be happy running 65MPH and greater. It would look like Mom dragging a toddler.
Valhalla - 1978 GMC Royale rear twin [SOLD]
WalkĂĽre - 1974 VW Thing (Toad)
[Updated on: Thu, 31 January 2013 15:08] Report message to a moderator |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #197040 is a reply to message #197033] |
Fri, 01 February 2013 07:35 |
|
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Roger,
Here's a link to the Corbin Sparrow:
http://www.corbinsparrow.com/
The building in the background is Corbin Motorcycle Seats which was a company run by Mike Corbin, Tom's father.
The Elio may fair better as it is a gasoline powered vehicle.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Roger Black
Sent: Friday, 1 February 2013 10:45 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars
Speaking of microcars, here's a new one that supposedly will be built
in the ole GM plant in Shreveport, LA. And, if they hold, the price
would be right for anyone.
http://www.eliomotors.com/
Roger Black
77 Birchaven
Burns, Tn
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #197044 is a reply to message #197040] |
Fri, 01 February 2013 08:13 |
tphipps
Messages: 3005
Registered: August 2004
Location: Spanish Fort, AL
Karma: 9
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Elio looks cute. Add tandem seating, and it is a modern Messerschmitt. IN the mid 70's, I had a Messerschmitt King Kong model (big engine, 4 wheels) pass me on the German Autobahn like I was parked. I remember them well.
Tom
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Microcars [message #197223 is a reply to message #196918] |
Fri, 01 February 2013 17:45 |
Ken Henderson
Messages: 8726
Registered: March 2004
Location: Americus, GA
Karma: 9
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Earlier today I send to everyone I could think of within reasonable
distance a warning that the Microcar Museum will soon be closing. But I
didn't realize then that the end was so near: Tomorrow, 2 Feb, from 10 AM
to 4 PM is the last public opening. I'd hoped to get my son and his two
sons there; they may not be able to make tomorrow. :-(
Ken H.
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
www.gmcwipersetc.com
Large Wiring Diagrams
76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
|
|
|
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
