Re: [MBZ] OT - Convince Me
On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 16:53:41 -0700 Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all, I hate to admit it, but one of my automotive choices way back in about 1958 (((yes, that's not a typo))) was a Renault Dauphine w/an electric clutchless transmission. Car was cute and cheap, but trans was BIG problem.. My Dad got a Dauphine about that time, but it had a stick shift. When it started leaking coolant somewhere, he traded it in on a 1960 Ford Falcon. Craig
Re: [MBZ] OT - Convince Me
I think you might have been lucky - if the tranny didn't give you trouble, the engine would have blown up. They tended to die if you drove over 55. I guess they were ahead of their time? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] OT - Convince Me
Just read the specs. With a top speed of 25MPH, it assures that you would be driving in style as bicyclists zoom past you and irate motorists flip you the finger... TimothyPilgrim wrote: Perhaps you'd prefer an ENTIRELY electric Dauphine? http://www.feelgoodcars.com/dauphine Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/24/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all, I hate to admit it, but one of my automotive choices way back in about 1958 (((yes, that's not a typo))) was a Renault Dauphine w/an electric clutchless transmission. Car was cute and cheap, but trans was BIG problem.. Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980 300SD - 338kmiles and planning on running at VIR in TOR... ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Convince Me
On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 09:52:24 -0700 Lee Einer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just read the specs. With a top speed of 25MPH, it assures that you would be driving in style as bicyclists zoom past you and irate motorists flip you the finger... Indeed. They talk about LSV legislation, but don't define what LSV is. A Google search yielded the definition, Low Speed Vehicle, one that will do more than 20 mph but less than 25 mph on a level surface. They are permitted to drive in areas posted 35 mph or less (a problem for me since the one road to town is 40 mph). Craig
