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Shaw Port Speedster by Stanley Shaw , 1922 Galesburg, Kansas
« on: November 09, 2014, 01:17:45 PM »
I do not know what this is, so I place it here instantly.

The file name tells you all the fact I have.

Can you identify this one and proof your guess?
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Re: grob mystery 2014_11_09 (6)
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2014, 10:29:02 AM »
To >>> The Black Hole >>>

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Solved NIC#1257 - Shaw Cyclecar Manufacturing Speedster
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2020, 06:49:02 AM »
What is this car?
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I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: NIC#1257
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2020, 06:17:07 AM »
Easy one.
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Re: NIC#1257
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2020, 06:59:04 AM »
Is this an early version of a Kuempel Speedster using Red-I-Kut patterns from the Kuempel Co?

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Re: NIC#1257
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2020, 07:11:12 AM »
Shaw speedster advert 1924?

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Re: NIC#1257
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2020, 07:18:31 AM »
Shaw speedster advert 1924?

That's it. I saw one of these on a TV documentary and couldn't believe how small it was - like a kid's pedal car. I'm pretty sure 2 people would not have fitted in the seats.

Shaw built cycles and motorcycles and offered this "car" 1920-30. Power was by Briggs & Stratton.

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Re: Solved NIC#1257 - Shaw Cyckecar Manufacturing Speedster
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2020, 07:21:38 AM »
It sure is small,it me quite awhile to find this little car ,pretty cool though.

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Re: Solved NIC#1257 - Shaw Cyckecar Manufacturing Speedster
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2020, 07:23:00 AM »
THANKS for the point! :)

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Re: Solved NIC#1257 - Shaw Cyckecar Manufacturing Speedster
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2020, 07:24:32 AM »
The full advert.
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Re: Solved NIC#1257 - Shaw Cyclecar Manufacturing Speedster
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2020, 08:08:45 AM »
Welcome to the barren world of the Professional Auto Puzzler kwgibbs!
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Re: Solved NIC#1257 - Shaw Cyclecar Manufacturing Speedster
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2020, 09:59:44 AM »
Thank you! very much carnut, it,ll be nice, it took me long enough to get here  ;D

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Re: grob mystery 2014_11_09 (6)
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2021, 05:36:01 AM »
Light car from The Dalles, Oregon. Published by Midland Rising Sun, Maryland in April 29, 1927 edition. Still searching the builder

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Re: grob mystery 2014_11_09 (6)
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2021, 08:24:52 AM »
Wow - at least we have a trace now - good work!

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Re: grob mystery 2014_11_09 (6)
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2024, 07:29:05 AM »
Buckboard Small Car 1 Cyl Gasoline engine (Business men from The Dalles, Oregon, USA) 1927 Scientific American pp 111. Written below the picture Underwood and Underwood (maybe the builders) Photographer
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Re: grob mystery 2014_11_09 (6)
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2024, 07:07:30 AM »
I've found this car, that looks as the same as this puzzle car. It's called Shaw Speedster designed by Stanley Shaw 1922 Galesburg, Kansas.
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Re: grob mystery 2014_11_09 (6)
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2024, 10:57:59 AM »
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Re: grob mystery 2014_11_09 (6)
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2024, 05:11:16 PM »
Two points for Oguerrerob!

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Re: Shaw Port Speedster by Stanley Shaw , 1922 Galesburg, Kansas
« Reply #18 on: October 30, 2024, 05:26:19 PM »
Thank you!!

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Re: Shaw Port Speedster by Stanley Shaw , 1922 Galesburg, Kansas
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2025, 07:13:20 PM »
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