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Thanks for the details guys. I would love to know what cars were there back in the day.
Well, I have started working on the car. The first thing I wanted to do is make a replacement driver's side headlight cover. The original one was...
The man sure gets around. He will be in Syracuse NY this coming weekend and in Salena KS the end of the month. Stop by and say HI!
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Does anyone know Dana Abbott? He was involved with Lee Eliminators during the late 60's and early 70's.
The National Model Car Builders Museum is located there. If you are a model builder, it could be a nice place to visit. Check it on the web.
I was told it would be a two day event again this year, October 15th & 16th, 2011. Be there or be square!
Is Tucker #1052, which is being built from spare parts, the car that used to be owned by the Roscoe, IL museum? Wasn't the car in Roscoe bought...
Did you stop in Roscoe IL to see their basket case Tucker?
The cars used a 140 Corvair engine and 4 speed Corvair tranny, but most of the rear suspension was unique and fabricated for the cars. They used...
John, please scan and post one of those flyers if possible. Thanks
Here is a shot of the CRV that was built by Italian coachbuilder OSI after they wrecked the CRV. We call it the OSI CRV. The other shot is the...
About a dozen complete cars were made between Centaur and AMT; not exactly sure on the actual number. The number of bodies is also hard to...
CRV/Piranha 101: Back in the early 60's, Marbon Chemical produced an ABS plastic called Cycolac. They wanted to promote it's use in the auto...
Here is a shot of the rusty front suspension. Most of the rear suspension is missing.
Sorry about bending the rules. Just wanted to get the word out that I am looking for parts. I have been in touch with Gene Winfield for many...
Here is a shot of the restored Piranha dragster in Don Garlit's museum in Florida.
UNCLE fan and collector Robert Short located and beautifly restored the rebuilt "Man from UNCLE" car. The car resides in southern California.
Thanks 6t5frlane.
Yes, my initial thoughts are to restore the car to the second version which was painted a light metallic green with black seats. The car still...
Marbon Chemical had 5 or 6 built by Centaur Engineering, one of their divisions. AMT built 5 or 6, including the Dragster and UNCLE cars. The...
Here is a photo of the "Man from UNCLE" car. That is Gene Winfield kneeling but the car, and actor Robert Vaughn driving. Note the enlongated rear...
After years of thinking about it, I finally bought a basket case 1967 AMT Piranha from a guy in Ft. Wayne, IN. The car needs a lot of work and...
Not exactly trophy girls, but close!
I am looking for any information about the closing and auction at Centaur Engineering in the Detroit area in the early 1970's. Centaur was a...
I believe Gene Winfield does louvers too. Give him a call for a quote at (661) 824-4728. He is located in Mojave, north of Edwards Air Force Base.
My first car was a green 1966 Mustang coupe with a V8 in early 1970. I got married in 1971 and the next year decided I needed a new car. I...
Someone asked what Gene eats; it's more like what he DOESN'T eat. He has never drank or smoked, does not drink anything with caffine, does not...
Gene Winfield will be there all three days. Stop by his table and say Hello!
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