West Peterson Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Paulsen Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Isn't that an 1898? Hurtu? I believe that photo has been published in either Antique Auto or the Bulb Horn (or both) at least once.That's a 1913 Buick next to it.I hope this helps,Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 1898 Goddeu Tandem restored by John Dodge Jr. Pic taken at 1951 meet in Framingham Center. Mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's called riding in tandem. Today automakers would call it aerodynamic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Is that GODDU from Winchester, Massachusetts? He invented the staple, along with the stapler to attach two pieces of paper together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Louis Goddeu invented the stapler at McKay metal Fastener Co in Winchester, Mass. Article about this car in the current issue of BULB HORN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 JeffDoes the article say where the car is today?Also, the Kimes/Clark catalog spells the name the way that Bob has. Has there been a corrected way of spelling the name in the article? Goddu or Goddeu??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The article only refers to it as a "Goddeu" as does the Standard Catalog. Location is unknown though there is reference to an 1897 Goddeu Tandem being sold for $33000 at Pebble Beach on Aug 15, 2004, apparently by Gooding & Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Restorer32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The article only refers to it as a "Goddeu" as does the Standard Catalog. </div></div>Hmmm. My first-printing catalog has it as Goddu. It also says it was a single passenger car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 3rd Edition is definitely Goddeu and has a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintman Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi West, Found the attached on the net. Seems it is a Goddeu. I have no record of it in any of my documentation. May I use your photo on our website!RegardsVintman (UK)www.svvs.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 I don't see any problem with you using that photo on your website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintman Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks West. Making more enquiries and will report if get any answers.RegardsVintman (UK)www.svvs.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintman Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I was lucky to contact the previous owner who sold the car some years ago when he began the move to Europe. He advised briefly that “ the wheels and tires are original and 'single tube' like very early steamers. Goddeu was the inventor of the staple. Like Edison he did cutting edge work. The machine has a rear boxer twin and two clutch/gear transmission. This was his patent test bed for automotive ideas and used to assure his investors his ideas would work. It wasn't restored, only maintained all it's life.” Regards and Merry Christmas to all !Vintman (UK)www.svvs.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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