Solved - NEH 3215: Children's Fiberglass Sports Car by John Micklitsch - 1956

Started by Carnut, January 10, 2014, 07:16:15 AM

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Carnut

What's this and from when does it date, for 1 point?:

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Carnut

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mekubb

American fiberglass ?

kwgibbs

was it called fiberglas sports-car,for youngsters?

Carnut

Quote from: mekubb on January 17, 2014, 06:48:01 AM
American fiberglass ?

Yes..

Quote from: kwgibbs on January 17, 2014, 08:11:42 AM
was it called fiberglas sports-car,for youngsters?

..and Yes.
Since you've really got it I'll lock it for you to fill in the details and answer the remaining question.

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kwgibbs

the only name I can come up with is John Micklitsch.and the engine was a1-1/2 hp briggs and Stratton which could hit 7mph,most of parts were from junk yards and second hand dealers.

Carnut

Quote from: kwgibbs on January 17, 2014, 09:02:38 AM
the only name I can come up with is John Micklitsch.and the engine was a1-1/2 hp briggs and Stratton which could hit 7mph,most of parts were from junk yards and second hand dealers.

Yes, he was the builder.
Do you want to have a stab at the date?

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Carnut

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