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Solved - NEH 1247: Avion Economy Car - 1984
« on: August 24, 2011, 07:19:49 AM »
This car's name, purpose and from when it dates will earn 1 point if correct:
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Re: NEH 1247
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2011, 07:15:42 AM »
Crikey - front page news!
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Re: NEH 1247
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2011, 01:18:17 AM »
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Re: NEH 1247
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 04:12:46 AM »
Time to move this one up..
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Re: NEH 1247
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 04:50:46 AM »
"The Avion" by Craig Henderson with designer Bill Green. 1984 it first appeared, 103 miles per gallon...Mexico to Canada on 1 tank of fuel! 1st engine VW Pickup Diesel..current engine- 3 cyl. Smart Fortwo, mid engined home built streamlined, fiberglass body, aluminum chassis with subframes. 1,500lbs. Built to show current technology can be used to achieve incredible fuel efficiency. :)
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Re: NEH 1247
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2011, 05:57:39 AM »
That's the car.
Apparently it was originally built for an economy competition, which it won in 1986.
They say with the engine it now sports it will do 113 mpg!

Here's another pic:
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Re: Solved - NEH 1247: Avion Economy Car - 1984
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2011, 05:59:33 AM »
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Re: Solved - NEH 1247: Avion Economy Car - 1984
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2011, 06:57:46 AM »
Here is the Avion's arch rival. :lmao:
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