Re: [MBZ] OT - Convince Me

2005-06-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Convince Me

2005-06-25 Thread OK Don
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

2005-06-25 Thread Lee Einer
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Convince Me

2005-06-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
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