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B13Birk
B13Birk GRM+ Memberand Reader
1/18/18 8:53 p.m.

NMNA

I have a problem. I want to put the extra gsxr1000 motor I have in the shot in everything that is small and do bad things... 

My motor is reserved for the trackbike. So i guess its up to you. 

1970's vintage Citicar

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 MegaDork
1/18/18 9:29 p.m.

Is it just me, or is that a golf cart with doors? Or is it bigger than i think?

B13Birk
B13Birk GRM+ Memberand Reader
1/18/18 9:38 p.m.

In reply to Dusterbd13 :

Basically. Yeah that is all it is. But it was made by a real company and is road legal. 

Citiicar Info

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/18/18 9:50 p.m.

Two observations:

1) I love the phony Toronado nose.

2) There is a Rolls Royce in the background.

 

Robbie
Robbie GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/18/18 10:32 p.m.

If that were in IL it would be in my driveway.

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 MegaDork
1/18/18 10:45 p.m.

Where is stampie to enable when you need him?

 

After reading the history, i kinda want it for running around town. Perfect for running to food lion or the parts store. Or taking the kid to school. And easier to park thanthe miata!

NOHOME
NOHOME UltimaDork
1/19/18 4:50 a.m.

It that THING made of wood?

 

Pete

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/19/18 5:23 a.m.

Four wheels? Check! Production vehicle? Check! That should kick ass on the autocross at the Challenge. 

Danny Shields
Danny Shields GRM+ Memberand Reader
1/19/18 6:00 a.m.

Trivia: Citicars were produced in a plant at the airport that also hosts Sebring International Raceway.  

This is the first Citicar I have seen with that Toronado convertible body.  See, "rare" doesn't always mean "desirable".  

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 MegaDork
1/19/18 6:05 a.m.

Stampie: got roomfor it for a while?

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/19/18 7:20 a.m.
Dusterbd13 said:

Stampie: got roomfor it for a while?

Stop it.  Seriously. I’ll enable all day long but you two Michaels together are going to get someone killed 

B13Birk
B13Birk GRM+ Memberand Reader
1/19/18 7:45 a.m.

Someone needs to buy this thing. If I didn't have 5 cars parked in my allowed 3 parking spots at my condo..... well now that I think about it I guess i have room at the farm...

Conscience: DON"T FREAKING DO IT!

ME: 

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/19/18 8:15 a.m.
Dusterbd13 said:

Stampie: got roomfor it for a while?

I'm sure I can make room. 

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 MegaDork
1/19/18 8:30 a.m.
Stampie said:
Dusterbd13 said:

Stampie: got roomfor it for a while?

I'm sure I can make room. 

Gonna have to pass it by the wife....

AWSX1686
AWSX1686 GRM+ Memberand Dork
1/19/18 8:37 a.m.

First, that thing is awesome and deserves a 'busa motor or similar. 

Second, it would appear that at the very least it's been for sale for a while, and was attempted to be sold on eBay. Someone go show up with $100. ;)

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/19/18 8:44 a.m.

In reply to Dusterbd13 :

I remember something about forgiveness and permission. 

Robbie
Robbie GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/19/18 9:58 a.m.
Dusterbd13 said:
Stampie said:
Dusterbd13 said:

Stampie: got roomfor it for a while?

I'm sure I can make room. 

Gonna have to pass it by the wife....

See the source image

Robbie
Robbie GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/19/18 9:59 a.m.

If someone brings this to the challenge (as is) I will bring $200 and I will bring it home with me. Profits in the middle are up to you.

AWSX1686
AWSX1686 GRM+ Memberand Dork
1/19/18 10:01 a.m.
Robbie said:

If someone brings this to the challenge (as is) I will bring $200 and I will bring it home with me. Profits in the middle are up to you.

And you should be able to lift it into the bed of a pickup by yourself, so transportation should be easy. ;P

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/19/18 10:08 a.m.

In reply to AWSX1686 :

Factory weight is 1300 lbs. I looked because I'd want it lighter before Challenging it. 

NOHOME
NOHOME UltimaDork
1/19/18 10:09 a.m.

Just checked my watch...you know what time it is?

 

dherr
dherr GRM+ Memberand Reader
1/19/18 10:29 a.m.

The weight is in the batteries.  After you yank the  6 lead acid batteries and that massive 3-5 HP electric motor, bet it is well under 1,000 pounds. 

With a high horsepower bike motor, that thing would be scary, plan to replace the battery weight with a full cage or up your life insurance policy!

dherr
dherr GRM+ Memberand Reader
1/19/18 10:30 a.m.

Wasn't plywood cars banned from future challenges?

Robbie
Robbie GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/19/18 10:37 a.m.
AWSX1686 said:
Robbie said:

If someone brings this to the challenge (as is) I will bring $200 and I will bring it home with me. Profits in the middle are up to you.

And you should be able to lift it into the bed of a pickup by yourself, so transportation should be easy. ;P

My plan was to put it in the bed of the saab truck. Seriously.

Stampie
Stampie GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/19/18 10:54 a.m.
dherr said:

Wasn't plywood cars banned from future challenges?

I don't think plywood was banned just totally unsafe cars made of plywood. 

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