Might be what I like about it. Loved Hot Wheels as a kid.
Car pics too cool not to share
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Might be what I like about it. Loved Hot Wheels as a kid.
I still want to drive that thing, it has to be a rocket through curves. There looks to be more car too compared to the tiny Honda. I can't tell from the pics, what is the body made of?
Shuttlesworth
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I happened upon an estate auction and found something very similar to this. 1 of only 6 ever made, and this is 1 of 2 still left. The 1st picture is the restored example, and the 2nd is the one I was able to see.
Shuttlesworth
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These two geezers were also at the site. I think it goes without saying which I would prefer
That would be one hell of a project. I have a fair amount of experience tracking down rare parts for odd ball cars, but I think that one would have to be all custom reproduction and big money. Interesting car. Looks to be based on a Ford, so the mechanicals are probably available.
McQuay-Norris Streamliner- 1934
This vehicle was created as a promotional vehicle for the McQuay-Norris Company of St. Louis, Missouri, which manufactured replacement pistons, rings, bearings, and other parts used to rebuild engines. Six cars were built for promotional purposes but more importantly they were also used as test cars. As such, they were equipped with a multitude of gauges mounted on the dash to monitor the performance of various components. The highly advanced, streamlined body design was constructed by the Hill Auto Body Metal Company of Cincinnati, OH of steel and aluminum over a wood framework. The curved plexiglass windshield offers a panoramic view – except to the rear. These vehicles traveled extensively across the U.S. and Canada from 1934 to 1940. The driver sits well back, near the middle of the body, and there is room behind the seats for a suitcase, a blowby meter (used to measure how well the piston rings and valves are sealing – now missing), and a viscometer to monitor oil viscosity – also lost.Specifications:
Manufacturer: Hill Auto Body Metal Company for McQuay-Norris
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine, rear wheel drive
Engine: Ford Flathead V8, 221 cubic inches, 85 horsepower
Transmission: 3 speed manual
Top Speed: 80 mph
Years of Production: 1933-34
Number Produced: 6
Original Cost: Unknown
https://www.lanemotormuseum.org/collection/cars/item/mcquay-norris-streamliner-1934
It’s fiberglass. I think it’s an ‘03 or ‘04. The current versions are all carbon fiber. It’s definitely a rocket. Something like 2.5 seconds 0-60. And it’s crazy how it sticks in turns. Scariest thing I’ve ever driven.
Shuttlesworth
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I was up in the area for the Overland Expo East with a buddy of mine. We stumbled upon the "open house" for the auction and found this thing. We had no clue what we were looking at until a nice man told us about it.
There were some amazing cars there. A 4 row Dodge woodie van, a 1942 Ford GPW with Ford embossed on the tub, a few early racecars, tons of old parts, a 1920's Bughatti radiator and body. There is too much to list.
@Squatch would have had a hay day there.
I cannot imagine what it would be like to stumble across something like that.
On an only "somewhat similar" note, about 30 years ago, a co-worker told me about a friend of his who was having a yard sale, of sorts. He was planning on selling off all of his automotive things, including the little Dodge I'm leaning against in my avatar. Long story, short, I made arrangements to meet this gentleman the week before his big sale. I ended up buying everything he had, except for two Corvairs, which my buddy bought. Cleaned the guy out. As a result, he never did have the yard sale.
I cannot imagine what it would be like to stumble across something like that.
On an only "somewhat similar" note, about 30 years ago, a co-worker told me about a friend of his who was having a yard sale, of sorts. He was planning on selling off all of his automotive things, including the little Dodge I'm leaning against in my avatar. Long story, short, I made arrangements to meet this gentleman the week before his big sale. I ended up buying everything he had, except for two Corvairs, which my buddy bought. Cleaned the guy out. As a result, he never did have the yard sale.
Hey @Squatch - I'm having a yard sale next weekend. Come on down!
Hey @Squatch - I'm having a yard sale next weekend. Come on down!
Yes but he's interested in cars
not skirts & earrings..
Yes I KNOW it's ugly as sin but these V-8 trikes always make me look at them more just because.
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