60FlatTop Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 "GM would press hay and horse manure into bumpers if they thought it would sell." Oh, wait! Now that I think of it. They'd get a green point for being biodegradable. That quote is from automotive history. It was stated by an outspoken Dutch GM dealer at a corporate presentation on the new 1959 cars. The dealer stood up and voiced that opinion right after the speaker stated GM cars were built with the finest material available. (Stolen from Henry.) My source was Phil Lanzatella, owner of Philanz Oldsmobile, Rochester, New York. They were sitting next to each other. I guess by 1969 Sloan's relation building with the dealer network was beginning to wane. Ta Da, that's antique car stuff. Phil told me that story in 2005. When he finished he smiled and asked me if I had seen the bumpers on the new cars. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 One of Billy Durant's early acquisitions for GM was the Elmore, a 2-stroke car. Oldsmobile briefly built a 2-stroke, but that was before GM gobbled it up. Gil Fitzhugh the Elder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I was using the term Gogomobile generically, and not specifically calling out the brand, which technically was a "Goggomobile"....I should have used a different term....the point being that discussing computer codes on an "antique car" forum either amuses or aggravates me, depending on my mood at the time... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Ok, I think we all knew you didn't REALLY mean Goggomobil. I did anyway. But who can resist an opportunity to talk about Goggomobils? The Australians even got a convertible version. Just look at this thing. It's even cuter than a Crosley Hotshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ That looks narrow enough to cut up for a Bonneville LSR project, what was the total production run? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 About 700 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goggomobil_Dart A mate, back in the '60's, was building a Holden 6 cylinder powered altered and using a Goggo Dart body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Man, you're right, it just doesn't get any cuter than that on four wheels! Funny how in that picture there's no way to gauge size, that could be a picture of a toy or a huge car, or anywhere in between, from the perspective! I just looked at website, 71 inch wheelbase, it's, as they say, a microcar...... Edited August 20, 2017 by trimacar (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 No doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Looks like it flew right off the tracks at the state fair or local amusement park. I keep looking for the 5th wheel that steers it underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 10:41 AM, John_S_in_Penna said: I remember reading that the Internal Revenue Service, several years ago, issued new rules to counter inflated appraisals. I believe that, now, the deduction is limited to the dollar amount of what a charity sells the car for--not for an appraisal, which could be dishonest. More than that, I'll leave to the accountants--- That's if the vehicle is sold before the 2 or 3 year waiting period. After that it does not apply if the appraisal is within reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnuts4fords@comcast.net Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 The original question was what the Duer might be worth. The article above states the Duer has automatic intake valves, 2-cylinder 4" x 4" and a rope drive. These influence the price as this is a rather large engine, but has automatic intake valves and a rope drive. A very good looking car, but I would question its touring ability outside of parades. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Fortunately, heavy duty round belts are available....... They aren't cheap but neither are flatbed tow trucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 10:52 PM, Bloo said: Ok, I think we all knew you didn't REALLY mean Goggomobil. I did anyway. But who can resist an opportunity to talk about Goggomobils? The Australians even got a convertible version. Just look at this thing. It's even cuter than a Crosley Hotshot. Looks like a modern/ updated Amphicar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) We all knew what you meant but a little humour (UK) is always welcome and a straight line like that is hard to resist. ps was thinking more like a minature BAT. Edited August 22, 2017 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerriffic Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 7:19 PM, mike6024 said: Here's a picture of another 1907 Duer taken from another AACA thread here, under pre-WWII Photos. It was probably taken in 1914 in Chicago but vehicle is 1907. Just copied it here because I came across it and it's a nice photo, and the same make. That's my great uncles Duer parked in front of his house in Chicago. I'm in possession of the car today, here she sits in my garage. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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