To: GeronL
The Egads and it’s cousin the Omigod were just proto-types, goodness that thing is ugly. But except for the front end, I guess they were predicting smaller cars? Way too early. My first thought, based on the windshield and its general "aerodynamic" shape was the first Porsche, built and sold in the US. Today, a very collectible sports car, but as the powertrain was designed around the VW, it was low on horsepower. Not until 1964 did the competent Porsche 911 make its first appearance as a "901".
9 posted on
10/13/2014 6:46:41 AM PDT by
Does so
(SCOTUS Newbies Imperil USA...)
To: Does so; GeronL
Here is a clearer photo of the gadabout, courtesy of Paul James of Facebook group World War II 70th Anniversary.
Why would a car designed in Detroit for American consumers have a right-hand drive?
11 posted on
10/13/2014 7:29:47 AM PDT by
Homer_J_Simpson
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To: Does so; GeronL; Mikey_1962; Tax-chick
The “Gadabout” (page 12 NYT) - inspiration for the notoriously ugly Rambler?
Seems to me the 30’s was the zenith of good taste - elegant car design as well as clothes. Seems like elegant style went downhill after that.
27 posted on
10/13/2014 12:40:59 PM PDT by
PapaNew
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