$8 USA The Vintage Club MICROCAR NEWS Issue #2 2013

1 2 Microcar News #2 2013 The Vintage Microcar Club In this Issue: MICROCAR NEWS 4 Letters ISSUE # 2 5 NEWS & rumors 2013 6 eBay Watch 8 Live Auction results 10 Why Buy a Crosley? How do I get this magazine? go to www. Microcar.org and click the 12 MR. “Join Now” Button, follow the directions. We can also send you a form in the mail, 14 Everyone’s a WINNER! just write or call (see below) 17 BIZ BUZZ How much is it? 18 The SMITE Four Issues are $35per year for USA/CANADA $60 elsewhere 22 WHAT A FIND! Can I get Back Issues? 24 Classifieds Sure! Most back Issues are $6 ea (+postage) You can also buy all the Back Issues at once for a flat price. 28 Parts & Suppliers How do I submit a story or photo? go to www.Microcar.org and click on SUBMISSIONS 30 Meet Calendar or send an email to: [email protected] or send stuff via Mail to the PO Box. 31 class Crosley Advert Submissions are printed space permitting. 32 Back Cover: River Find The Vintage Microcar Club PO Box 6136 Evanston IL 60204-6136 phone: 630-MICROCAR (642-7622) So what IS a Vintage Microcar? At least 25 years old 1000cc or less (preferably less than 700cc) Basically an enclosed Intended for Road Use

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Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 3 I’m pretty sure I knew every single person in that room during Letters: the auction. I tried to make a point of talking with every one of them as well. I thought I did a pretty good job of that, but as : In reference to the letter printed in the previous issue Ramon and “The Microcar Club of Mexico” point out from their Q from Ramon and “The Microcar Club of Mexico” position at the back of the room: I failed. expressing their disappointment at “seeing such rough restorations, or no restorations at all” at the RM Auction of The The only disappointment I have is that their bizarre letter was Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum, I am confused. Were they published in the first place. What was the point? mislead to believe every single offered was completely To read something that attacks who I am and what I’ve been restored? doing for decades with nonsensical comments that have no basis in reality is just...irresponsible. Many in the collection were acquired from previous owners To see it published in a club magazine that I have bent over who had cared for them for decades. For some, this did indeed backwards to support in so many ways over the years is just mean applying paint by hand with a brush at some point in the heartbreaking. past to preserve what was underneath. Some of these cars were slated for restoration but as of February 2013, it was time to I have always thought this club and the magazine were meant to share them with new owners. For more than a decade we have support this hobby and move it forward, not tear it down. collected vintage microcars and restored many to the highest quality possible. To expect every single vehicle offered at the Bruce Weiner auction to meet that standard is just absurd, unrealistic and Madison, GA USA naive. We did not wait until the cars were “perfect” to share them with the public. Many are fascinating just the way they are and : It certainly is frustrating when someone has created while they could have benefited from a complete and thorough A expectations for someone else and is then in turn restoration, these things take time. Years of research and a great disappointed that they failed to live up to their mythical deal of money are needed. Should they be hidden away until standards. they are perfect? I don’t think so. : I heard these R/C were going to be coming out a Without ever visiting the Museum Collection in person, the Q few months ago, so I contacted an overseas retailer and author(s) created some fantasy world where all these vehicles had them contact me when they became available. They came were restored as new for their enjoyment. So it is not surprising out with the first version recently so I got myself two of them! they were disappointed. That being said, they still bought five This one is 1/18 scale and runs on a 40 mhz signal with light microcars -INCLUDING TWO CARS THAT WERE UNRESTORED, up front and rear lights. They are supposed to be coming out (one having been painted with a brush no less) and took them with two other colors in the 1/18 scale as well as the same three back to Mexico. colors schemes in a 1/24 scale. For now this is the only variant available. Pretty cool if you ask me!! But their disappointment was not limited to the cars. Apparently Michael Barney they were disappointed -in my own actions- during the auction. Fort Wayne,IN Without knowing me, and seeing me for only a short period of time, I was compared to some mythical image they had created of me as a person. Not knowing what they expected me to be like, I apparently failed miserably (in their eyes).

So now they have a story to tell of how I ignored a father and son to pay attention to a “high roller” instead. What is missing from their story is that this “father and son” they refer to are both very good friends of mine. They have been coming to visit the collection for many years. We have had good times and meals together privately before and after the auction, and will continue to do so in the future. Their company : Yes, they certainly ARE cool! But where can us mere is one of the reasons I enjoy this hobby. We spoke several times A mortals obtain them? Can’t see the manufacturer and the during the auction about missed opportunities and what might price tag is in British Pounds. grrrrr..... happen next. But Ramon and “The Microcar Club of Mexico” saw only one interaction from their position at the back of the room and used this one moment in time to paint me as some kind of uncaring and pompous jerk.

4 Microcar News #2 2013 News,rumors,etc...

NEWS! Tg500 wins First in Class at Amelia Island Lincoln Highway Tour 2013 March 10 2013 July 1 to July 27, 2013 This FMR Tg500 owned by J.C. and Judy O’Steen just won First in Class at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013. 100 American cars from -Scandanavia- will be coming to the USA It looks even better with the top DOWN, but rules apparently state to drive from New York City to San Francisco on HWY 30, the first that tops must be up/installed. paved cross-country coast-to-coast road. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Lincoln Highway.

In addition to the Scandanavian owned American automobiles, The win is especially impressive considering that there was not a two vintage microcars will be making the trek: microcar class at the show. Uwe Staufenberg from Germany with his Goggomobil Pickup & The Tiger was placed in a class called “What Were They Thinking?”. Erik Gjermundsen from Norway with his Messerschmitt KR200. Most of the other entries were prototypes and one-off specials, Both look forward to seeing microcar enthusiasts along the way. including a 1949 Veritas, 1951 Packard 200, 1957 Spohns More about the Scandinavian trip and stages at www.LH2013.com convertible, 1962 Tiburon roadster, 1963 Ford Mustang prototype, 1964 Corvette XP-819 and a 1974? Fascination. Erik can also be contacted reached at [email protected] J.C. is quick to give much of the credit to the talents of Jim Garbo, who recently completed a top quality restoration of the Tiger.

RUMOR! This Magazine no longer published! (?) In addition to this issue of MICROCAR NEWS now being available Yes, you read it here first! After hearing it third hand from someone digitally, the ROSTER is also available digitally for those that want who “knows these things”, several “well-informed” people have a copy on their computer or iPad! decided that this magazine was published by The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum and after the big auction in February... Follow the directions in your everything would cease to exist. MICROCAR NEWS Announcement email. We’ll have more on this “news” (maybe not) in the NEXT ISSUE of If you are not already signed up on the MICROCAR NEWS MICROCAR NEWS. ANNOUNCEMENT email list, you should send me an email and Until then, if you hear someone tell you that this magazine is no tell me you want to be on it: [email protected] longer being published, perhaps show them this issue and then You can also go www.Microcar.org and click the link to sign up ask them if they are confused about anything else. on it. You must be a current member/subscriber to be on the list.

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Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 5 eBay Watch we watch if you forgot to. eBay has proven to be a pretty good indicator of “market value” for stuff. Its also fun to find stuff and not have to get off yer duff. Here’s a roundup of recent Microcar sales that passed through eBay.... Only items that SOLD are listed, if a car did NOT meet Reserve, it is not listed. Many don’t meet reserve. All items are in the US unless noted. All prices are US Dollars

321064830013 261180372300 1959 Bianchina 1979 Citroen 2CV6 Restoration Project Runs & Drives Kalamazoo, MI Bloomingdale, OH $1525.00 $6390.00

130868386934 181065184333 1959 1966 III US export model that runs One owner since new Bronxville, NY Chesterfield, MO $5500.00 $5950.00

290856139696 221169540420 1964 Autobianchi Berlina Wagon 1980 HMV Free-way Driver with recent re-spray, Bonded Title Runs and Drives Dallas, TX Plainfield, IL $7700.00 $2024.00

261187541327 170996492418 1960 FIAT 600 Jolly 1955 Eshelman Good Driver ex- BW Microcar Museum vehicle

Goose Creek, SC Granite Falls, WA $37,852.00 $2850.00

281068561881 271146080352 1950 Crosley Super Convertible 1972 Honda N600 Restoration Project, no title unfinished Project Car Salem, OR Springdale, AR $760.00 $1100.00

200908713655 271140889180 1949 Crosley /Pickup 1972 Honda Z600 Restoration project converted from Wagon non-running Project Car Orange, CA Spring Valley, CA $1476.00 $950.00

190797529658 160955405135 1950 Crosley HotShot 1970 360 Runs & Drives, no title Restored

Oxnard, CA Cleveland, OH $4119.00 $4800.00

221160890477 321072496899 1947 Crosley 1970 Subaru 360 Van Original Cond CA Black plate car Runs & Drives St. Louis MO Venice, CA $7499.00 $8900.00

261182532955 321062518679 1950 Crosley Farm-o-road 1968 Steyer Puch Haflinger Runs & Drives no title Restoration Project Woodland, CA Pittsburgh, PA $10,300.00 $3779.00

Is there something we missed? Send us the eBay listing! 6 Microcar News #2 2013 160949979537 170979567503 1958 Lloyd LT600 1956 150 Restoration Project Good Driver, shows well Hampton, New Brunswick, Canada Granite Falls, WA $950.00 $18,300.00

221174043741 110998723095 1958 Zündapp Janus 1957 BMW Isetta Restoration Project Unfinished Project Car located in UK Newark, NJ $8442.00 $1525.00

261141114975 160973637090 1958 NSU Prinz 40 1957 BMW Isetta Barn Find - motor seized Matching numbers Restoration Project Petersburg, WV Laramie, WY $1025.00 $4450.00

300846146149 160931693710 1961 NSU Prinz 1957 BMW Isetta Incomplete Parts Car Restoration Project, no title Malibu, CA Laramie, WY $1999.00 $6200.00

300868941118 181062399830 1955 Messerschmitt KR200 1956 BMW Isetta Project Car older Refurbishment Mineral Point, PA Houston, TX $14101.00 $17,100.00

261154032425 261169341541 1959 Messerschmitt KR200 1957 BMW Isetta older Restoration/Refurbishment Recent Restoration Opa-Locka, FL Rockford, IL $24,126.00 $20,211.00

271160330317 300836803149 1957 VELAM Isetta (french built) 1959 BMW 600 Running, older refurbishment fairly original restoration project Seattle, WA Mohnton, PA $24,500.00 $15,200.00

121052985575 200870934798 1958 Goggomobil Coupe 1958 BMW 600 converted to cabrio & ELECTRIC Power Euro bumper model Runs and Drives Encinitas, CA Las Cruces, NM $2500.00 $18,250.00

300822925015 160950040711 1958 Goggomobil T400-now electric 1958 BMW 600 converted to electric power Good Driver, missing engine tins Petaluma, CA Laramie, WY $2551.00 $19,600.00

300821071941 271158794312 1958 Goggomobil TS300 factory cabrio 1959 BMW 600 One of 2 known to exist Restored Ann Arbor, MI Lake Worth, FL $23,653.00 $39,500.00

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 7 Sold by RM AUCTIONS at Amelia Island March 9, 2013 all prices are “HAMMER” prices, a 10% Buyer’s premium was added After buying this Lloyd, restoring it and taking it to shows, the seller discovered that it probably WAS used by PAN-AM, as many ex-PAN-AM employees would come up and talk to him and tell him how these were used to shuttle First Class passengers at NYC Idlewild International Airport - today, known as John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport.

PAN-AM apparently used these Lloyd Vans at other airports in Europe as well.

Lot 109 FIAT 600 Jolly Lot 183 1960 Lloyd LS600 Kombi sold for $100,000 sold for $45,000

Sold by AUCTIONS AMERICA at Ft. Lauderdale FL March 22-24, 2013 all prices are “HAMMER” prices, a 10% Buyer’s premium was added

Lot 511 1956 BMW Isetta Lot 565 FIAT 600 Jolly Lot 580 1958 BMW Isetta sold for $35,500 sold for $70,000 sold for $30,500

Lot 732 1958 BMW Isetta Lot 734 1959 Berkeley SE 492 Lot 737 1968 FIAT 500 sold for $27,000 sold for $25,000 sold for $10,750

Lot 738 1938 American Bantam Roadster sold for $27,500 editor’s note: I prefer to use the “HAMMER PRICE” when reporting Live Auction results as the “Buyer’s Premium” can vary and the “Hammer Price” is the standard at which all other fees (like Seller’s Premium) is calculated. Also- if you were AT the event, the “Hammer Price” is the one you would be aware of. For those that argue that the “value” of the car is the TOTAL amount the BUYER agreed to pay, then why not add in Taxes and Shipping Costs as well as Hotel and Travel expenses as well? Do you have a different perspective? Let me know.

8 Microcar News #2 2013 Sold by MECUM at Houston TX, April 4-6, 2013 all prices are “HAMMER” prices, a 10% Buyer’s premium was added

Lot S88 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina Lot F212 1947 Crosley Convertible Lot F349 1949 Crosley HotShot sold for $19,500 sold for $10,000 sold for $7250

Sold by WORLD-WIDE AUCTIONS at Houston TX, , 2013 all prices are “HAMMER” prices, a 10% Buyer’s premium was added

This Messerschmitt first appeared on the TV Show: FAST & LOUD in January 2013 when the hosts “found” it in a collection of things belonging to a man who was apparently Evel Knievel’s personal physician. It came with an affadavit from they physician and Evel Knievel’s son Robbie that Evel did indeed own the vehicle. They bought it from him on the show for $10,000. The car was apparently sold at Lot 74 1959 FIAT 600 Jolly “Barn Find” Lot 43 1958 Messerschmitt KR-200 auction to a European buyer in Holland. sold for $39,000 sold for $32,000

Sold by AUCTIONS AMERICA at Auburn IN May 9-11, 2013 all prices are “HAMMER” prices, a 10% Buyer’s premium was added

Lot 199 1958 Spanish ISO Isetta Lot 439 1940 American Bantam Roadster Lot 488 1951 Crosley Super Convertible sold for $17,000 sold for $23,000 sold for $6500

Lot 561 1957 BMW Isetta cabrio sold for $19,000

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 9 WHY BUY A CROSLEY???? By Dave Anspach

After communicating with Jim Janecek on writing a series of cars to get rid of at reasonable prices. And remember articles about Crosleys for the Microcar publication, he posed to these are American made cars so the inventories of cars, me a question that I have been asked many times. That is, why parts, and information were and are all here in the USA. buy a Crosley over many of the other microcars that are out There is a good supply of almost every Crosley part there? I will give you a few facts and opinions about Crosleys that needed. We are now finding some of the more scarce may give you the answers to that question. being reproduced. There are just enough parts tough to find to make it challenging to the veteran collector 1. Affordability: and enough that are simple to find to make it fun for the The Crosley is, without a doubt, novice. And the 3 major suppliers are easy to deal with the most affordable vehicle and reasonably priced with enough minor suppliers to to be found on the collector give you variety. car market. How affordable depends on what model you 3. Simplicity: decide you want, however, Aside from the fact that these were American cars, they restorable project wagons can were basic and simple, “bare bones” vehicles. Not a lot still be found for well under of fancies on a Crosley. Body work is not too tough with $1,000.00. That low cost makes not a lot of compound curves to try to duplicate. Crosley it a fantastic beginner car for someone who is starting was one of the pioneers of the “slab side” design. Aside out in the hobby. Also low cost means low risk to the from the 2 cylinder pre war cars, all Crosley engines buyer. If you only spend a few hundred dollars for your were basically the same so you don’t have to relearn project car and you end up losing interest, you can easily everything when going from car to car. In addition all turn it over again, and the only real loss is the time you Crosleys used the same and same basic have put in. Of course the risk with low cost is that you rear end and drive line. Wagons, sedans, , WILL end up buying more than one. As we say in the and pickups from the same year used many similar Crosley world “no one owns only one Crosley”. I started body parts and the gauges and dash board parts were a couple who came up to me 3 years ago at a local show also interchangeable along with interior parts. I have and just had to have a wagon, with a nice mostly original known guys with 4 Crosley bodies that only had one ‘51 wagon that only needed some minor paint touch up. engine, transmission, and interior and simply moved They paid only around 5,000 for a car that has won its them from car to car depending on where he was class at a lot of shows. By the way, they now have 12 going!!! In case you think that sounds crazy, remember Crosleys. the Crosley engine weighs less that 100 pounds and the transmission only 15!!! 2. Availability: Crosley made, by some estimates, close to 85,000 cars 4. Popularity: total during the total run from 1939 to 1952. Wagons I know that I am speaking to the choir here, but no car (including panel deliveries) make up almost 40,000 gets more attention at a car show than a Microcar!!! You of that run. Sedans another 25,000 with the other can multiply that factor by several models such as the convertables (8,000), Pickups (8,000) when it is an American Microcar. Roadsters (2,500) and Farm o Roads (500) bringing up The inevitable question of why the rear. The pre war cars account from 5-7000 cars also can we do it now if we did it 70 and have a wide range of models also. Many of these years ago comes up every time. cars, since they were so inexpensive, ended their useful You literally will never sit down if lives by being pushed into the barn or garage for the day you talk to every person interested later when someone would fix them. As a result, I still in your Crosley at a show. I have get calls several times a month from people who have

10 Microcar News #2 2013 been at major shows where a line of Crosleys was parked across from a line of Packards. I have pictures of an empty Packard row and you can’t see the Crosley side due to the crowd!!!

5. Variability: Except for muscle cars, there is literally no area of car collecting that does not have a Crosley contingent. Do you like pre war cars…..got it covered. Wood bodies??? Same thing. Sportscars and racing are populated by the Hotshots and Supersports. Farm equipment ??? get a Farm o Road. Trucks are covered by the before mentioned along with the pickup group. Modifieds and Street Rods??? Got a large group of those. Crosleys were inexpensive so no one worried about risking one. We even have Crosleys involved in land speed attempts, and professional vehicles. Since they are so affordable, you can literally go to almost every different type of car show and take a Crosley every week!!!

6. Finally, I will say that the biggest factor in Crosleys is the pure unadulterated fun. That comes not from the cars but the people!!! The Crosley people, in my biased opinion, are the finest most fun loving and helpful group in the world. We have someone standing by to help anyone in need of it. I have more than once seen guys at the national show spend a large of their time fixing (at no charge) someone else’s car. The national show in every year is looked forward to like Christmas by the average owner and there are many who have never missed it. Also I must mention the So there you have it. Why buy a Crosley???? generosity of the group. I have seen many times a part I answer to you Why Not??? needed to get a car running GIVEN to another person without mention of compensation. That compensation David Anspach always came but was never asked for. There is an active President- Crosley Automobile Club web site www.CrosleyAutoClub.com with a message If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at board. I rarely see a request for information that goes [email protected] or write me at longer than 24 hours without an answer. 307 Schaeffer Road, Blandon, PA. 19510

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 11 When Romance Evolves into a New Career

It certainly was a romantic honeymoon careening around a user friendly web site to sell his cache of new Fiat parts. the Tuscan hill country in 1960 driving the iconic Italian While ‘in-house’ is how David’s part time evening job started, automobile, a Fiat cinquecento (literally 5 hundred). If you find literally in his house back in 2004, he eventually had to give yourself in Tuscany today, you will still see the ubiquitous Fiat up his Web Development day job at Georgia Tech to grow his 500s from 50 years ago driven very sedately by young and old rapidly growing business. So was born Italian Auto Parts, a alike. In Italy they last forever, unlike the derogatory F.I.A.T* true modern e-commerce mail order operation. Eventually, he acronym that we learned as “Fix it Again Tony”. had to move into 3,300 square foot in an industrial section of Atlanta where the shelves are loaded with thousands of new Even before David Besharat was a twinkle in his parents eyes, Italian auto parts to keep our precious cars on the road. that romantic Fiat honeymoon remained in his father’s brain for many years. Mr. Fiat, as he is known amongst the Fiat enthusiasts has enough inventory on hand to literally build a new vintage Fast forward to 2000, when Fiat 500 from an existing unibody/ chassis with mechanical, Papa decided to find another suspension, body, upholstery kits and tires to a plethora of Fiat 500. It began as a father- after market go fast spare parts. Italian Auto Parts expanded son project once they located from just Fiat 500 parts to include the 600, 850 coupe and a car. They discovered that spyder and everything in between up to the much loved and while the cars were relatively enjoyed Fiat 124 Spyders. easy to find, the parts, however were much more difficult to Of course there are derivative off shoots of the Fiat 500, such obtain. They had friends in as Autobianchi Bianchina, which David stocks most parts Italy who helped them source including factory rebuilt engines, suspension, hard to find the ricambi that they needed. body trim and a range of upholstery kits. Over time, other David discovered that if he bought in larger quantities, his marques have been included: Lancia, Ferrari, Iso, Maserati and incremental price would go down and simultaneously the cost Alfa Romeo up to 1993. David and his staff ship windshield of shipping could be shared amongst many parts, vs. an Air and weather stripping almost daily for the above cars. More Mail shipment of one distributor cap, points and a condenser. recently, he has been stocking and selling new replacement In effect his entrepreneurial juices began to flow. parts for vintage Mercedes 190 SL and 356 Porsches. Typical turn around time on shipments is approximately 7-10 days. David has an exceptional computer sciences background, For fast moving parts, Mr. Fiat and his team can ship same day with a specialization in e-commerce. His technical background if the orders are received before noon. makes him very computer savvy. Once he had accumulated So, go on line and order your parts after dinner! about 100 different parts it was relatively simple to create

*Dealers in the 1970s complained that their inventory of would begin to rust out on the ships coming across the Atlantic! Once those shiney, brand new cars were up on the lift, they were showing signs of rust during the first break-in oil changes! That issue has long ago been solved, but not until after Fiat withdrew from the US market.

12 Microcar News #2 2013 David and his colleague, Ali are very knowledgeable, helpful and eager to help. They do things the old fashioned way with a strategy called ‘Customer Service’, a quality somewhat unknown in the world of faceless e-commerce. You can actually pick up the phone and ask for technical and product advice. If they don’t have what you need, there is a good chance they can find it for your project in a matter of days and weeks.

Burt Richmond Fiat owner-enthusiast

David Besharat and his colleague Ali in front of the MR.FIAT warehouse www.MrFiat.com

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 13 Everyone’s a Winner!

Story and Photos provided by Ron Stoner

In February of 1956 my parents Kenneth & Dolores Stoner of Newton Falls Ohio, received a letter from the Century Food Market in Warren Ohio. The letter stated that they had been the Grand Prize winner in a contest drawing that was held during the opening of the store. It did not say what they had won but had assumed they had already collected it, and thanked them for entering the contest. Since they had not collected their prize yet, they decided to take the short drive to Warren, Ohio to the Century Food Market to see what they had won. To their surprise, it was a brand new 1955 Messerschmitt KR200. “What in the world are we going to do with that?” was their first reaction. No one had ever seen anything like it.

Ken and Dolores accepted their new “whatever this was” and proceeded to try to drive it home. No one at the store knew how to operate the vehicle, there was no manual, but Ken was able to get it home in one piece by tying a rope to car and towing it home with Mom steering it!

Once the Messerschmitt was safely home, since it did not even go in reverse, (or so he thought) he put it in neutral and pushed it backwards to where he could start it up and make it go. After fooling around with the car around the yard and in our small town he was able to send for a manual from a dealer in New York. Only then did he realize that it did have reverse. They drove it around town mostly, Mom (Dolores) use to drive it to get groceries with my older brother Ken (7) and myself (3) in the backseat with the grocery bags on our laps. It was also great for Dad to give rides to the neighbor kids around our backyard since there were not many homes built in our development yet. That was 58 years ago and it is still part of their lives today. Ken will be 87 on March 19 and his wonderful wife Dolores is 83.

14 Microcar News #2 2013 After about 7 years or so, in the early 1960’s the novelty wore off, and along with some This picture of Ken and Dolores was taken in 1978. maintenance issues with the Messerschmitt, no one That was last year they drove it until 2007 seemed to know what to do with it. Dad carefully covered and parked the Messerschmitt in the back of our garage. The Messerschmitt known to us and the neighbor kid’s as First I removed the , found a man that did repair and the “Doodlebug” had begun its long comfortable sit in Dads garage rebuilds on them and took it to him to see what he thought. His through the 1960’s. I remember as a child my older brother Ken and response was that he had never seen anything like it but would be I would play in and on the car when it rained. We would pretend we happy to take it apart and clean out all the caked oil and rebuild it were fighter pilots and have dog fights with the Red Baron. It was a for us. He did just that for a very reasonable price and after putting playground toy like no one else ever had. it back on the car it started right up. Things were looking up for our Messerschmitt KR200. But it still had issues with the 50 year old Then came the 1970’s I was a freshman in High School with new original spark plug. Once again the internet saves the day and I found friends and with one in particular, Mark, that was thrilled when a new spark plug overseas and ordered two just to have a back-up he first saw our Messerschmitt. His father was a mechanic, and we for the next 50 years. figured we might become mechanics as well. Mark and I began to tinker with the Messerschmitt. We finally got it started, but could I also remember while I was in a very short career of being a car never keep it running for very long. It would always overheat, backfire salesman, a contact of mine saw my picture of Dads car on my desk and then stall no matter what we did. We would let it sit for a while and told me of another man in the area that had a Messerschmitt and cool, then try it again, but go only a few miles or less before it KR175. His name was Orval Bragg and he owned an Automobile would happen again. We really did not know what to do, so we would Repair Shop very close to us. Perhaps this contact could be my park it in the back of Dads garage where it would sit again. chance to get my father and I excited about what we had, and maybe get it running and on the road again. We had no idea of how to get any information about the car and no contacts. Things are different now with the World Wide Web where a Now, I thought that maybe we could even take it to our yearly classic person can get just about any kind of information you can possibly car show in town for everyone to see. I was still not convinced it think of in seconds. We were able to get the car running well enough would run quite right so we loaded the car on a trailer and took it to to ride on the Fourth of July in 1978 Ken and Dolores Stoner drove the 2008 Newton Falls Show. the Messerschmitt in our town’s parade. It was a slow ride and the car made the 2 miles without incident if I remember that right.

The Messerschmitt sat idle from 1980 through 2008 until I realized that I needed to convince my father how unique, valuable and special our Messerschmitt was. After exploring the internet just for fun, I could not believe all the information and materials available for our little Bubble car. I call it that, because that is what everyone else on the internet called it. The Messerschmitt was known for its Plexiglas top that most of them came with from a dealer. The internet was the goldmine of information I was looking for when it came to knowing what the car is worth, how to get maintenance manuals, parts, clubs to belong to, and even contacts for people who are more than excited to help you get it going.

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 15 Everyone was overwhelmed with our micro-car but we did not win an electric fan was mounted on the any prizes due to the fact we did not drive it there. But, we were so spare tire to cool the motor thrilled about the reaction of hundreds of people that I was motivated to drive it there the next year. (Dad’s invention)

After that experience we decided to call on Mr. Orval Bragg in Vienna, Ohio and we became friends. We took the car to his shop and low and behold he knew everything about them since he rebuilt his father’s Messerschmitt, still has it and occasionally shows it too. The next year, 2009 I drove it to the show in town and the crowd was awesomely impressed and overwhelmed with our KR200. We even were awarded “Best of the Rest“. I believe this was given because no one knew what category to place our Messerschmitt in. Ken and Dolores were smiling from ear to ear and I was a very proud son.

The following 2 years in 2010 & 2011 we packed the KR200 and hauled it about 300 miles to my brother Neal’s hometown of Minster, Ohio for their annual Oktoberfest and Car Show. All we could think Some notes about the car and its history: was “how good could this be” to enter it in a German Oktoberfest. It It has never been restored but well maintained. The paint is all was great and everyone there just loved our KR200. We won another original except for the fenders. I believe Dad did that in the 70’s large Trophy for Top 25 Best of Show and were asked to lead their due to us climbing on and playing pilots in the car. We always seem huge Parade that weekend. We would have, except for the massive to get up in the car via the fenders, thus scratching them pretty rain they had the day of the parade. Our car had never been rained badly. At the same time he painted the rear lights and bumpers on, believe it or not. as well. The only other spot is under the door latch, that triangle was repainted due to another childhood ding! Everything else is Then last year in 2012 we were back in the Newton Falls Classic Car original paint. The interior is still original with a carpet covering Show and we once again were the major crowd attraction. I couldn’t the original floor mat. The scoops were added to draw in air as well believe how many people wanted to talk to us and take pictures with as that electric fan shown above. our KR200. We were even awarded a Trophy for The Mayors Award. Can you believe that? Well it is now 2013 and we’ll see where we Dad said that the dome cracked after a few cold winters in Ohio. go this year. It is hard with work and Mom and Dad getting older He had a vinyl top/seatcover company in Warren, Ohio design but we’ll most likely do our local show and possibly go back to the and custom make the top you see today. I have never had it off Oktoberfest in Minster, Ohio. because I am afraid I may not be able to get it back on. So, I don’t try. It may be alright, but it looks good but is very hot. He used to Ron Stoner take the dome on and off until it cracked. [email protected] & Facebook 330-872-7941 Ken & Dolores Stoner This was not the only Messerschmitt given away by Century Food [email protected] 330-872-7367 Market that year. They apparently gave away another one at their Youngstown Ohio location! What happened to that car?

16 Microcar News #2 2013 by Buzz B. Berkeley

I love it when kids get involved in “seems you’re like most micro car people (smart ass) that’s the hobby. Steve McCarthy sent in OK, wont deal with you. Spent most of my life searching a photo his son took that shows the for any micro cars and people had your attitude so I couldn’t WHATTADRAG Isetta at an outdoor afford at all.” was his response. Car Show on the street in Austin TX. So I guess now we know where THAT Really? People that pay money and expect to get what they paid car ended up. I’ll make up a special for in return are the reason he could not afford to buy anthing in the batch of honey just for you! past? That’s twisted. To add to the twist, he claimed to currently own 160 cars. REALLY? He can afford to acquire and store 160 automobiles Speaking of “kids”, not all of them have to be dragged kicking and but can’t afford a project microcar? Are they all scrap metal cars? Did screaming into the hobby. Some are just begging for it. Literally. I he win them in poker games? I’ll never know as Paul Gains decided mean literally begging. he did not want my $600. He sure showed me. And everyone else as I present to you one PAUL GAINS age 27 of Youngstown OHIO. Paul well, since we are all “smart asses”. Kids these days. has been on various forums and boards on the internet for years begging for someone to sell him a microcar. So that’s a good thing What am I going to do with this $600 I got burning a hole in my I suppose. Unfortunately for Paul, no one would sell him one for less pocket? than market value and this apparently “bugged” him to no end as he could never afford to buy anything at the prices people were asking. Why don’t I spend it on beer? Not just any beer. COLLECTIBLE Beer. Mr. Gains recently came upon a cache of microcars -possibly As pointed out by Tim Schwartz of NJ, the Gretz beer company came in a scrap yard?- that included out with a line of collectible automotive-themed beers (in cans). One some interesting pieces that describes a BMW Isetta while the one that caught Tim’s eye was the he decided to sell off. One of FIAT Multipla Beer Can! these was a rotted shell of a Goggomobil T400 that had no floor, no engine, etc. His asking price was $600 and he would stand firm on that price. Not one dollar less. Oh, and by the way did everyone know that “these cars” go for $150,000 when restored? That is the additional claim made in his ad.

That’s news to me.

But hey, maybe this guy knows something. I’m willing to pay for information. So I make him an offer on his rotted Goggo shell. I offer full asking price on the condition that he simply show me who would pay $150,000 for one of these when restored. I’m not asking for anything he has not offered. Should be a win-win for everyone!

I think now would be a good time to point out that many people don’t like to have their BS pointed out to them. People who deal in BS tend to get VERY defensive when called out on it. The way it works is that THEY don’t have a problem, YOU (in this case: me) are This was one nice looking can of beer too. No rust. That’s always a the “problem”. See, if only people “like me” would mind their own plus on a can of beer. business and go away, everything would be FINE! Anyways Tim thought he could snag this. Boy was he wrong. Final price: $898 Where were we? “I paid less for an actual Multipla 15 years ago...” he lamented Oh yes, I just made a full-asking price offer if Mr. Gains will provide one piece of information that backs up a claim made in the ad. Who would turn down full asking price? Paul Gains would.

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 17 A few years ago, some interesting photos began showing up that appeared to portray a “modern” version of the Messerschmitt KR200.

It was called the SMITE and was from Sweden. The images were fairly realistic, so much so that people were inquiring where they could buy this vehicle. Unfortunately -at the time- the SMITE existed only in a computer and in the dreams of the Vehiconomics group of Sweden.

This description is from their webpage at www.MySmite.com:

Vehiconomics is the node of a number of companies, Smite is not a car. Smite is a completely new city vehicle. experts in their respective fields, working together to create Smite is produced with alternative technologies, created a caring invention for urban people. We aspired to meet using completely different methods than a car, and Smite health, environmental and economical requirements and is made with a lot of head, heart and mind. substitute substances of concern with safer alternatives. High efficiency using limited means. We have set out to Smite is simple. It gives you just what you need in the city, challenge the car industry in every way. no more, no less. Your Smite can be what you want it to be. You decide how you want it to look, and its future is in When we first started out we aimed to challenge all your hands. Smite is ultimately going to be developed by prevalent ideas on car construction, throughout operations, the users. beginning with the materials and construction ending with minimized fuel consumption. Our first Smite is inspired by a great design. We are proud to admit that, although it is different from Smite We wanted to create a vehicle that was friendly, both to in every detail, shape, proportion and technical solution, the atmosphere and the owners. We lacked rationality in the Messerschmitt KR 200 was, and always will be, an the car industry. We lacked an efficient vehicle solution achievement to envy and strive for. that impacted the outside world as little as possible. We recognized a situation where exaggerated significance The name Smite means primarily to “strike” or “hit”, but can and more resources were spent on engine development also mean “overwhelming feeling”. Adopting a word for our amplifying acceleration rather than lowering gas vehicle that resembles smile and smart coincides very well consumption. We believe that cars, as they look today, are with the Smite values. too energy consuming at all stages, too expensive and badly adapted for their proper use.

18 Microcar News #2 2013 They were able to get enough funding to create at least 2 prototype vehicles: 1 with a 125cc Chinese-made gasoline engine and 1 with an electric motor. Since they were prototypes, they were works-in-progress and used for both testing and promotional purposes.

According to Jack Veeke, a Messerschmitt owner in Sweden, they failed to procure enough funding from investors to produce the vehicle and for now the project has been shelved and the prototypes live on at the KTH (Royal Technical High School) in the Transport Labs Department.

Jack and some other Messerschmitt owners were able to recently take the prototypes for a short ride and literally compare them side-by-side with a “real” Messerschmitt KR200. The green KR200 is Jack’s.

Both the original SMITE and the KTH Transport Lab have Facebook pages. If you cannot access those links by searching, go MICROCAR.ORG find this issue, click the pic and look at the detail page for this issue. There you will find additional links, info and videos on the SMITE.

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 19 The 33rd SW Unique Little Car Show Las Vegas Nevada report by JOHN HILL photos by ERIC PAUL

Viva “UNIQUE” was the statement on the back of our The awards banquet on Saturday evening had 85 attendees for the event t-shirts and the show lived up to this adage. Even though they buffet dinner. During dinner, assorted vintage car ads along with say “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”, we have to tell you pictures of the days show were shown. Along with the awards there about this event. was a 50/50 raffle, an auction of donated items plus raffle prizes. Some of the raffle prizes were chocolate Isettas donated by Greg and The huge marquee, in front of Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, announced Kiki Hahs. The awards were custom Nevada license plates for each the 33rd Annual SW Unique Little Car Show and invited people category. Next years event will probably be in California. Look for driving by to stop in and take a look. 65 vehicles were in attendance, details later this year. which was held on Saturday March 31st -Easter weekend. Guests in attendance were from California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, There were awards for: Colorado and Nebraska. Smallest car Larry & Leone Fisher 1959 Mobilette Shopper electric Size Matters - Car make with most attendees There were committee given awards for most original, largest MOCNA Early Bird Award group of same make cars, most unique, most potential, best engine Bill Waterson & Trudy Lichtenberger compartment, best custom, best Japanese, smallest and hard luck. Most Original 1st - Rudy Pock 1962 Fiat Jolly Longest distance traveled to show, driving and trailering a micro/ 2nd - Tom Okerlund 1965 BMW 700 car to show were also honored. Peoples choice had 9 classes to 3rd - Paul Van Wig 1968 Morris Minor Traveler 1957 Bond MK D Most Unique vote for. There had to be at least 5 cars pre registered to make a class. Greg Hahs 1957 Bond Minicar Hard Luck Mark & Jamie Pobanz 1969 Subaru Frog This year the local Smart car club (Sin City Smarts) was invited to Best Engine Compartment- Nelson Gnepper award- Golden Dipstick attend. They had about 8 cars in attendance, several were original but Ronnie Bauman 1970 360 Best Custom - Ralph Lopez award most were customized with specialty paint jobs and accessories. Dale and Mindy Kindleberger - Subaru 360 cab Best Opportunity in Progress - Keith Hayes award Nancy Gnepper - Paul Knauth 1953 Austin Somerset A couple of cars that showed up in the parking lot were some future Best Japanese car - Lou Crank award attendees. They included a late model 2 cylinder OKA from Russia and Ronnie Bauman 1970 Subaru 360 a convertible Geo Metro convertible from the ‘80’s. These cars may be the type we will see at future events as late model collectables. There was an interest in having people bring original unrestored cars, and we had a small group show up. It was great to have these rare pieces of history to examine.

20 Microcar News #2 2013 FIAT 600 D 1958 FIAT 600 D 1970 Subaru 360

Crosley Wagon 1947 Crosley Pickup 1962 FIAT Jolly

IHLE Schottenring Car 1970 Subaru 360 Jack Charney’s Isetta (carnival car)

AWARDS/CLASSES: Class A: Italian 1st - Rudy Pock 1962 Fiat Jolly 2nd - Bill Waterston 58 Fiat 600 3rd - Maurice & Judy Kleiman 1970 Fiat 500 Class B Met Coupe 1st - Patty & Kevin O,Connell 1959 2nd - Ken & Judy Conner 1961 3rd - Leon Hastings 1960 Class C Met Convertible 1st - Velinda & Jackie Mattare 1957 2nd - Nancy Gnepper 1954 3rd - Bill & Bev Grandia Class D Morris Minor 1st - Jay & Karen Heath 1959 Morris Minor 1000 traveler (wagon) 2nd - Bruce & Carolyn Blair 1961 Morris Minor Million (cpe) 3rd - Paul & Alicia Van Wig 1968 Morris Minor traveler (Wagon) Class E Isetta 1st - Greg & Kiki Hahs 1958 sliding window conv 2nd - Greg & Kiki Hahs 1956 bubble window conv 3rd - Jack Charney & Frank Milligan Class F Smart Car 1st - Allen Hirschorn 2nd - James Redmond 2008 Passion 3rd - Leona Bloch 2009 Passion Class G 01 - 500cc 1st - Ronnie and Barbie Bauman 1970 Subaru 360 2nd - Dale & Mindy Kindelberger Yellow Subaru cab 3rd - Greg & Kiki Hahs 1957 Bond Minicar Mark D Class H 501-1000 1st - Robert & Lynn Brown 1959 Austin Healy Bug Eye Sprite 2nd - Gary Loomer 1947 Crosley p/u 3rd - Gerry Williams 1960 Saab 93F Class I 1001-1500 1st - Paul Knauth/ Nancy Gnepper 1953 Austin Somerset 2nd - Gerry Williams 1955 Lotus II 3rd - Jon Small 1971 Mini Cooper S 1956 Mobilette Shopper

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 21 WHAT A FIND!

A previously unknown Thrif-T tri wheel has recently been discovered sitting in an Illinois farm field. Up until this time there has only been one known surviving example of this car, (featured in Issue #3 2007). The Thrif-T was designed by the Tri-Wheel Corp of Oxford, North Carolina. (USA) and was manufactured by the Tri-Wheel Motor Corp, Springfield, Mass. (USA) from 1948 until the mid 50’s. It is powered by an Onan twin cylinder engine and has a Crosley drive train. This particular vehicle is now apparently owned by Ken Weger in Crystal Lake IL.

After four Goggomobil Transporters sold for prices ranging market). Missing a gas tank and a few other minor parts, it from $80K to $150K USD at the recent Microcar Museum was transported to its new owner -in Germany- on a flat bed auction, at least one other Transporter magically became trailer, but not before being “wrapped” in a protective shrink- “available” for purchase privately in Germany. wrap material that looks a lot like what boats get wrapped in for off-season storage. It was never publicly advertised. This red and black example was “partially-restored” sometime in the 1980’s. The rear upper Does the Tri-Axle setup on the trailer make this rig an panels have plastic “windows” in them (a common feature 18-wheeler? of these vehicles when they were exported to the Dutch

22 Microcar News #2 2013 BMW Isetta on the banks of the Des Plaines River in northern Illinois. This was completely submerged in the river for an unknown amount of time (maybe 20 years?) until August 2012 when one of the “Water Trailkeepers” that patrols that section found it and later winched it out onto the embankment where it sits today. These pictures were taken when the water level was relatively low. How the car got there in the first place is unknown. It was most likely tossed into the river to dispose of it at some point in the past someplace upstream and the river moved it to this spot. Serial number is not accessible, motor is gone, no useable parts, metal is paper thin. This is its final resting place.

Can you see the shifter, Drive axle still connected to handbrake lever and the chaincase, but this will steering column? never move again.

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 23 classifieds Microcars & Parts FOR SALE:

1965 Mk2 & 1960 Mk1 Scootacars California Car Covers for a Subaru 360 and an Isetta 300 Instant Scootacar collection! Our Mk2 had a ground-up restoration, Both new in the box, never unwrapped. These are the best fabric- Noah, both dust and rain proof but has won concours awards & high praise. It was the cover story breathable. Great for indoor or outdoors. Take your pick $100 each plus shipping. located in SE WI of 2009 Issue #2 “Microcar News”. The Mk1 runs and is in good Jim Garbo [email protected] unrestored condition. See the article, photos & more at our car hobby website: www.SpoilSportMotors.com Includes extra parts and lots of documentation. We would have to write a book to explain it all! Both Citroen 2cv/6 cars have FL titles, registration & tags. Asking $54,500 for 602cc. Used regularly.Very reliable driver. everything. Kerry & Linda: [email protected] 772-873-0572 Blue Charleston style color scheme. Located in Macon, GA $5500. 1959 Isetta 300 SW – Deluxe Fred 478-785-0275 Owned for 6 years and pampered. Ground up restoration from previous owner.Beautiful red paint & gray interior. Tropical air vents. Super dependable and roadworthy. Mechanically sound, super nice and never skips a beat. Located in WA State. $35K PAIR OF NEW MESSERSCHMITT SIDE PANELS ! [email protected] 253-584-4742 for info & pics. PROFESSIONALLY MADE AND CORRECT IN EVERY DETAIL THESE PANELS HAVE THE PROPER CURVATURE AND FLANGES. THEY ALSO HAVE THE TRACKROD BOOT RETAINERS INSTALLED THEY ARE IN FARM FRESH!!!! *1972 HONDA N600 PRIMER TO PREVENT RUST. $250 FOR THE PANELS & WE CAN WORK *NO MOTOR OUT THE SHIPPING FROM NC GREYHOUND BUS LINES CAN SHIP THESE *CALL TRAVIS 606-303-2466 FOR MORE PICS OR INFO PRETTY INEXPENSIVELY. * $500.00 located in KY DAVID BROWER ~ [email protected] ~ 919-556-8742 1970 FIAT 500 Italian import. Never molested or restored. Good basis for a “patina-ed” driver or restoration. Runs and drives well. Needs tires and a battery. There is an intermittent oil warning light. Engine sounds and runs fine, but the oil pressure needs investigation. The floors are intact, but rusty/ crusty. Rockers seem nice. Hit and repaired in the front years and years ago. That area needs work. Rest of body is decent and original paint. $3600 Alan Grossman [email protected] 707-489-7165 1959 blue and white NOBEL 200 Are you good with wood and have Nobel aspirations? If so this desirable three wheeler could be just the project you’ve been seeking. Needs new floor to be cut from single sheet of plywood. Similar to lot # 627 from the recent Bruce Weiner auction in overall appearance and condition, except disassembled into surprisingly few pieces for your convenience. The engine and transmission run well, and body is good. located in Glendora California [email protected] Steve 626-914 4461

ElectroKing An ELECTROKING electric car (batteries not included) needs nothing but batteries. $4000 for the king of electric 3 wheelers, or consider trades for Heinkel /Trojan, Frisky, Scootacar, or Zundapp. located in Glendora California [email protected] Steve 626-914 4461

Fiat A112 Engine Make your 600 fly. 1050cc, 70 HP. Rebuilt, with aux. radiator, piping, muffler etc. $2500 Jack: 913-236-5224 [email protected]

1970 Subaru 360 sedan plans were to convert to an autocrosser but too many projects, most trim and interior removed, primered, some body work needed, have most original parts, engine seized, $1500, located in Texas. Inquiries to [email protected]

Siata Spring rear cross member Red Very good condition. $35 shipping extra. Located in NJ [email protected] 973-366-1410

1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Transformable Extensive & expensive restoration. Fresh paint, new factory rebuilt 650cc engine & all synchromesh transmission. New correct blue & white upholstery & top. New tires and all correct emblems. Just won 2nd place in Italian Concours. Drives like a dream! $62,500 312-951-8981 or [email protected] for more photos & info.

1957 BMW Isetta 300 Sliding window coupe, new brakes, stainless steel luggage rack. Only 35,171 original miles. Safari front vents. Original tan interior + tan sunroof. This is the original, “More Smiles Per Mile” microcar. Great for parades and trips to the store. $32,000 312-951-8981 or [email protected] for more photos & info.

1973 Zagato Zele / Elcar A a somewhat unusual 100% electric microcar based on a Fiat 500 chassis - has been fitted with a Servcon 4QPM 330A motor controller and a Curtis DC motor. The controller is setup for lead acid batteries but (with proper programmer - not included) can be reconfigured for use with lithium batteries. This Zagato was running when purchased a decade ago but the batteries were weak then and been removed (batteries not included). Street legal with clear CA title, located in San Francisco. $6,100 [email protected]

24 Microcar News #2 2013 classifieds Microcars & Parts FOR SALE:

1958 Fiat Multipla runs great, just serviced ,new water pump, radiator, brakes,tires etc. can help with shipping located in Costa Mesa, California. Theo 949-515-0989 #1 [email protected] 1970 Subaru 360 Ground Up Restoration. $20,000 Ronnie Bauman, Riverside CA. 951-202-9927 1973 Mini Cooper 1000 Great example of the iconic Mini. Well-sorted, original, clean, no mechanical or rust issues. May consider trades. located just north of Chicago, IL $13,500 630 728 6007 Robert [email protected] BMW 600 Grab Handle WITH INSTALL KIT. NEW HIGH POLISH FINISH HANDLE,TWO 5MM SCREWS AND TWO RUBBER BASE GASKETS. HANDLE IS MADE OUT-OF ALUMINUM . IT HAS PART# 15217880109 CAST IN IT. PLEASE SEE THE BMW Isetta Frame PICTURES AS WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. PLEASE EMAIL WITH Have decided to sell my spare Isetta Frame. It has been painted with a ANY QUESTIONS: [email protected] 949-515-0989 rust proofing paint (DTM-direct to metal). Asking $1100 $39.95 each kit free shipping in the USA located in Sebastopol, CA Steve Sproul 2775 Prosser Rd Sebastopol, CA 95472 707-953-1708 [email protected] Fiberglass cargo trailer N-250c Designed specifically to be towed behind Fiat 126. Produced by Polish camper and trailer manufacturer. Light weight, excellent condition. Two BMW 600’s for sale Lockable top with gas struts. Perfect for hauling stuff to car shows one is a really good, solid car with no rust. The other has been stripped of several parts. My price is behind a micro- or minicar. $900. More pics: [email protected] $3500 for the pair. Restore one, have most of another to sell. Robert 630-728-6007 Northbrook, IL. Cars are located in Iowa. E-mail me for a more complete description. [email protected]

1937 English-built Fiat Topolino BMW Isetta sliding window cabrio 2200 hour restoration. Comes with original 1937 British-issue license It is a total restoration. I have a long story on the 4 year restoration of plate when sold new. the car so if some one is interested, please email me or call and I would Asking $25,000 Must Sell be happy to reply and tell all about it. Located in WI. $32,000 Jack Nikolich. 847-537-6069 Mike Hannon 920-337-0337 [email protected] located in Wheeling IL

1958 BMW Isetta 1950 Crosley Hot Shot Received one of four President’s Choice Awards at 2012 Milwaukee bought new by me in 1949, never driven in salt. 41K miles. VGC for age. Auto Show. Cream-color seats, sunroof, interior trim. Charcoal Painted once. Housed most of the time. Never raced or abused. 44mpg, carpeting, paneling. 95% original. About 15,000 miles. Engine rebuilt, cruise at 45-50mph. Handles good like go-kart. Pretty car. Looks exactly undercarriage work done in 2004; body, chrome, interior restoration like the one in the Ford Museum in Dearborn MI. I have other Crosleys. 2006. No rust, scratches, dents or bondo. Professionally maintained. $10,000 firm located in New London NC. Has: whitewalls, hubcaps, beauty rings, exterior rack. Recently: contact Farrell Thomas 704-982-7606 carburetor built, universal joints, battery, tune-up, speedometer cable, passed diagnostic test. Constantly runs reliably. New lower price: $18,000 Let’s talk! Located in metro-Milwaukee, WI Contact Mike 414-425-5836 or email [email protected]

1958 BMW 600 basket case Has engine and trans/parts/bill of sale/good glass Needs floor replacement and total restoration $6000 USD located in Northern CA [email protected] 707-882-2998

1974 Citroen 2CV Asking for $12,000 I believe it is a 74. Clear title. Complete nut and bolt restoration done by me for my mother-in-law. located in Jackson TN [email protected] 731-437-0247

• Isetta Door Latch BMW Isetta rolling chassis (Sliding Window models only) no title, rolling chassis, no motor, no gearbox, one support for engine $138.00 cut, someone was going to make electric car out of it. Good Door, good glass all around. $5000 located in Burlington IA • Isetta Front Bumper Bill Krieger 319-572-6466 $99.00 • Isetta Rear Bumper Pipes Pair of NEW floor panels for a Fiat 500F L&R I ordered them a number of years ago with a few other body panels $69.00 a set from the Netherlands. Original cost per panel was well over $150 plus shipping. Yours for $200/pair, buyer pays actual shipping, their choice of shipper and ins. if required. located in Burlington IA contact Dave Lloyd 319-572-1633 [email protected] The door latch kit comes with everything you need to update the hardware. Latches and handles are triple chrome plated, and also comes with a LED lighted key. 1972 Austin Mini These bumper parts are triple chrome plated. They are new in the box, and just what you about 48,000 miles on the engine. I had it made for me in England. RHD, 4 speed. after market AM/FM/CD radio and dual air horns! need to restore this truly classic automobile. White over yellow. Body is likely early 90s. 998cc engine. includes manual and some extra trim parts. Clear Iowa title. Currently registered and licensed in Iowa. Asking $6000 or best offer. Located in Ames, IA Wildfire Motors 740ˆ283ˆ6540 Contact JAY: [email protected] 11 Technology Way 866ˆ658ˆ7300 Steubenville, Ohio 43952 www.wildfiremotors.com

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 25 classifieds Microcars & Parts FOR SALE: Fiat 500, 600 PARTS ORIGINAL LITERATURE! Huge Selection of Sales Brochures, Factory Manuals for Cars/Trucks/ , U.S./Foreign, including Microcars & . For specific requests, send Stamped Envelope I have a grab bag of used Fiat 500 and 600 parts, acquired thru the years. Engines and engine parts, for Free List to: Walter Miller 6710 Brooklawn, Syracuse, NY 13211 315-432-8282 fax: 315-432-8256 transaxles, suspension, some body, starters (probably cores), wheels, and a few boxes of misc bits. www.autolit.com Please feel free to ask. 707 489 7165 [email protected] For Sale: Isetta Windshields DKW Key rings and calendars Isetta windshields $222.00 ea. All plus S&H. The DKW Club of America has original 1960 DKW key rings ($40) and 2012 calendars for sale ($45) George Blau, email: [email protected] or call 305-433-7099 evenings contact William Ellis 781-454-7037 [email protected] Suspension Replacements for Messerschmitt FOR SALE: Rear Suspension part # 1397 for all KR200 and KR201 New pair of rear lenses for a series 1 Autobianchi Bianchina Also- Coil over shocks replacements for front and rear KR200 and 201 for sale. $50.00 + shipping. Karl Kleeman 725 S. Main Street Taylor, PA 18517 (570) 562-3379 email: [email protected] Dave Ziegler 1306 Friar Road Newark, DE 19713 302 737 3577 [email protected] Microcar WANTED:

Wanted: Tow Hitch for export Isetta 300 (1958) Artistic Glass Bud Vases Want commercial type as made in Germany with 2 inch or 50mm ball. This is to tow something WITH for your Micro or Mini-Car starting at $40.00 my Isetta not to tow it behind something else. Please call Paul at 928-345-0537 Glass flowers to match or use with a fresh flower. or email [email protected] Thank you. - Paul Shedal (AZP) Additional custom glass orders on request. Etching your cars image or logo available (price dependent on qty) Please visit my website for available items and additional information. Wanted Vespa Ape like picture www.MagicInTheGlass.etsy.com must be finished car good condition, running, no fixer-uppers please! Will use for collection tours and business promotions contact Ken Weger “Small Wonders Micro/Mini Car Museum” 815-236-1650 Reproduction KR200 Domes [email protected] Available now- Limited quantity-. German quality, perfect optics. Tinted only, sold out of clear. Located in the mid-west USA. Prefer not to ship because of possible damage and packing requirements. $2,500 each. (FOB) Contact: The ‘Schmitt Haus [email protected] Wanted nice original chrome piece REJOICE Bianchina owners! The “Unobtanium” bumper inserts (white rubber) which has for door on my 600 Minnie Bimmie eluded you in your restoration is now available! I am creating a limited number of high quality Contact [email protected] bumperettes---photos available on request. For ordering or inquires Contact Steven Sego at 661- 713-3250 or email: [email protected] Cost is $175 per pair plus $10 S&H in USA. Additional postage for abroad orders. BMW ISETTA Patches & Pins 3” Patches: 100% Embroidery/Iron On $8 ea / 2 for $14 8” Patches: 100% Embroidery/Sew On $25 ea Wanted - Lloyd 7/8” Lapel Pin: Cloisonné, Butterfly Clutch $8 ea/ 2 for $14 [email protected] 973-366-1410 3” Patch on Cap, Flex Fit, Black color: $25 ea FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA Wanted: Clutch parts for a Trimobile, Midget or MP5 Send Check, Cash, MO or PayPal to: Clutch disc and pressure plate assembly needed. ALL STAR EMBLEMS 8324 62nd Ave. SW LAKEWOOD, WA 98499 Paul 239 472 3977 or [email protected] (253) 584-4742 EMAIL FOR PICS: [email protected]

Lightburn Zeta sedan Owners Manual, and Service Checks booklet Wanted: NSU Autoroller scooter or parts Any condition. Call 570-604-2227 in an original plastic folder. For Villiers powered sedan, not the roadster. Also have a lot of Lloyd material if you are looking. John Lloyd 360-589-0479 email: [email protected] Wanted: HEINKEL stuff Looking for most any parts for a Heinkel/Trojan Kabine. door and/or body shell, windows window Isetta Engine For Sale rubbers, axle etc. Please, if you have any of these contact me! Chuck (in Maine) 207-653-9026 email: [email protected] If anyone out there has a car with VIN 507529 and wants the matching motor please drop me a line. The motor is currently moldering in my shed. I was going to use it on an upcoming restoration but got to thinking there may be someone out there looking for this motor in order to get matching Wanted: Original z-moldings for my BMW Isetta bubble-window numbers. If you are interested we could work out some sort of trade. [email protected] For everyone else the motor is not for sale. Mark Sebolt, Concord California 925-691-0652 email: [email protected] Wanted: Parts for 1966 Westcoaster Mailster Also- operations/maintenance manuals, articles on and any other information Störy 2000,2002 Kleinwagen DVDs Phil Propes [email protected] 2-DVD douments of the final 2 meets in STÖRY GERMANY. See ACRES of Microcars! Messerschmitts, Isettas , PARTS! and everything else you can imagine. Plus the only way to TOUR the WANTED Lloyd Alexander bits Automuseum (which is now closed) WANTED - Workshop manual in English for 1959 Lloyd Alexander TS, shift lever, original tools, or any $25.00 includes shipping. to US Addresses, NOS Lloyd parts or accessories. Also wanted Lloyd Frua Coupe in any condition. $30.00 for Outside USA. [email protected] or 973-366-1410. www.Microcar.org/story pay online with Credit Card or send money to: Vintage Microcar Club PO Box 6136 Evanston IL 60204-6136 WANTED Renault 4CV Parts Need engine cover, front chrome pieces, carburetor. Will consider whole parts car. [email protected] 478-785-0275 Isetta Restoration edition 2.0 by John Jensen Wanted: Excelsior triple engine, transmission and differential as used in is available at www.LuLu.com the Berkely microcars. [email protected] 626 914 4461 Wanted: Messerschmitt KR-200 Wiper Motor Microcar Mugs Rob 973-366-1410 / [email protected] Handmade ceramic stoneware pottery including Microcar Mugs. Isetta and Goggomobil now available. Wanted: Heinkel/ Trojan, Frisky Family Three, Scootacar, Zeta Sport or Zundapp. Janus Will pay www.LindooPotteryworks.com cash or consider trades. Projects considered. [email protected] 626 914 4461 630-327-8854 Wanted: Literature The BMW CCA Foundation is building a library and archives of BMW related materials. Looking for books, brochures, press kits, repair manuals, newsletters, posters, models – you name it, we are prob- New Honda 250cc ATV engine ably collecting it – the list is long. Are you looking to clean out some of your collection? Would you will fit into Isetta! 5speed trans. electric start w/ reverse be willing to donate these items to the Foundation? Your donation could be a tax write-off for you. $550 Jack Nikolich Wheeling IL 847-537-6069 Michael: 864.329.1919 or [email protected] (SC) Wanted: Ignition switch and key for a 1934 Austin 7. Any 1934 through 1939 switch is OK. Bob Peterson, 319-364-6859 email [email protected]

26 Microcar News #2 2013 Wanted: Five 17” wire wheels for 1930’s Austin 7, 3 bolt wheel pattern Color not important but condition is. I’ll buy 1, 2, 3, 4, or five, tell me what you have. Bob at 319-364-6859 email [email protected] Wanted: Electrical components for an Austin 7 any year or model, Bob 319-364-6859 email [email protected]

Wanted: I am looking for a black box cover for my KR 200. Tom Harpel, PA 484-767-2412 email: [email protected]

Wanted: ANY engine that will fit into my 1939 American Bantam Speedster (4 Passenger Convt) OR the contact information for someone that can rebuild mine. Michael Grunberg [email protected] Wanted: DKWs The DKW Club of America is looking for Autos and Motorcycles for it’s registry. If you are interested in listing your vehicle, contact William Ellis 781-454-7037 [email protected] Wanted & For Sale: NSU parts for sale and wanted. I have parts to sell, or trade for other NSU parts. contact William Ellis 781-454-7037 [email protected] Wanted: SUBARU Pick-up or Van. in GOOD/Very Good condition. within 250-300 miles of Syracuse NY. [email protected] Wanted: honda 600 sway bar, rear wheel brake cylinders, Rear brake shoes and hardware. Contact info: FiatEVaol.com Wanted: Autobianchi and Vespa 400 parts contact Chuck Bubie 518-527-3333 email: [email protected] Wanted: BMWIsetta, BMW 600 and/or Messerschmitt Jack Koch, Michigan 231-883-7506 Wanted: Sports 800 or Publica Complete or parts. Models UP10, UP15, UP16, UP20, UP26, UP100 and others, any U or 2U series engines. I am located in Northwest, U.S. Contact Rich Street (253) 549-8461 or email: [email protected]

WANTED: Eshelman Golf Sport/Adult Car wheels. Four needed or may consider a good parts vehicle. Bill Chamberlain, 219-984-5592, email [email protected]

I need parts for a 1950 Crosley Hot Shot, also need parts for a 1957 BMW Isetta (sliding window model). Interested in any parts you have. Bob Campbell 614-836-2590 [email protected]

Wanted: This Honda Microcar where is it now? contact Steve George 315 636 7156 email: [email protected]

Wanted: Berkeley three cylinder (492) engine I am looking for a Berkely 492 three cylinder engine for my Berkeley. Any condition except boat anchor! Joe Sperber I appreciate any help! Please call at 240 643 0356 or Email [email protected]

Wanted : Info on Morgan Monotrace built 1925-1926

Ken Weger 815-459-5005 email: [email protected]

Wanted : Info on French Microcar AT Electric any information on French Three-wheeler electric small microcar AT Electric, 2 passenger, single seat, headlight. Appears there are 3 Batteries required, short windshield with a wiper, tiller, speedo and has a top frame that folds down. Creme color, photos available, no VIN # anywhere. HELP!!!!!!!!!! Ken Weger 815-459-5005 email: [email protected]

Wanted - France Jet Where is this car? Contact Rob Maselko [email protected] or 973-366-1410

Classified Ads are available to Vintage Microcar Club Members. Free photo + 75 word max (don’t count Location, price and contact info) MICROCAR For Sale, Wanted, Parts, etc. only AD Deadline for NEXT issue is August 01 2013

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 27 Isetta Club e.v.. (German Isetta Club) Microcar Parts/Clubs/etc Henner Rensch Hansestrasse 90 A reference list of Parts Suppliers and Clubs, not complete, but if you D-3300 Braunschweig, Germany know of any to add, please let us know. www.isetta-club.de also- if any information is out of date, let us know. info printed space permitting... BOND Bond Owners Club American Austin / Bantam Isetta Restoration edition 2.0 Stan Cornock by John Jensen 42 Beaufort Avenue Hodge Hill Parts is available at: www.LuLu.com Birmingham England B34 6AE Golden Miles Sales phone (+44) (0) 121 784 4626 Joe DeAngelo 2439 S. Bradfor Street Carburetor Rebuild Allentown, PA 18103 Bing Agency International Parts (610) 791-4497 1704 South 525 Road Bond Bug Parts (North America) www.austinbantam.com Council Grove, KS 66846 Peter Svilans / Vintage Motor Craft Technical Assistance: 620-767-7844 33 Centre Street Orders Only: 800-309-2464 Thornhill, Ontario L4J 1G1 CANADA Clubs www.bingcarburetor.com 905-731-1261 The American Austin/Bantam Club [email protected] Marilyn Sanson AABC Treasurer 724 Maple Dr. Kirkville, NY 13082 CITROEN http://clubs.hemmings.com/americanaustinbantam BMW 700 700 Rubber Trim Parts Parts Austin Bantam Society Robert Lynch French Parts Service 1589 N. Grand Oaks Ave. 6100 Northern Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68152 1720 Sylvester Road NW Pasadena, CA 91104 (402) 573-1684 Normandy Park, WA 98166 www.sandiegowow.com/pbac/ [email protected] (206)242-4888 www.2cvsource.com

BERKELEY Outside USA: CROSLEY Berkeley Enthusiasts Club Isetta & BMW600/700 parts Crosley Automobile Club Inc. Ron Wagstaff/BEC Membership SCHÄPER -Germany 307 Schaeffer Rd Blandon, PA 19510 45 Cranford Road, Tonbridge, Kent nice English language website with pics! www.crosleyautoclub.com TN10 4HQ United Kingdom (don’t assume everything is In Stock) www.coldplugs.com/berkbec01.htm www.oldtimerteile.net Parts Yankee Crosley Parts BMW Isetta/600/700 Isetta Owners Club of Great Britain 2067 West Street Isetta US-based Parts: Membership secretary: Jeff Wareing Southington, CT 06489 109 Fulbeck Avenue Marus Bridge , Wigan 860-274-1813 WN3 5QL England Werner Schwark www.YankeeCrosleyParts.com [email protected] 771 Shallowford Road N.E suite 201 www.isetta-owners-club-gb.com Phone/Fax: 770-924-1140 DAF E-mail: [email protected] DAF Club of America www.IsettasRus.com British Spec. Isetta parts John deBruin - Director sponsor of the Route 66 trip Girling Brake parts and Lucas lamps 46 Mt. Tabor Ave. Mount Tabor, VT 05739 David Tadman www.BromleyBubble.com (802) 293-5541 John Wetzel [email protected] used parts and service ONLY, no new parts Isetta Club of Japan http://clubs.hemmings.com/daf 419 Union Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 president:Yumiko Wakahama (201) 939-2208 [email protected] 1-5-17-2504 Tatsumi Koto-ku Tokyo Japan www.isettas.com +81-(0)90-4069-3000 DKW [email protected] DKW Club of America CYCLE WORKS INC. http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/bellporute William Ellis -president 5805 Haskins Street Shawnee KS 66216 23 Oakencroft Rd, Wellesley 913-871-6740 www.cycleworks.net MA, USA www.dkwclub.org IsettaClassics FIAT Leonardo Correa Luna Bill Rogers [email protected] Club Isetta 300 and BMW 600 Engine, FLU Club (Fiat Lancia Unlimited) http://www.IsettaClassics.com Transmission, chaincase and Brake rebuild 865-525-1554 service 843-774-4978 [email protected] www.isettadoc.com

28 Microcar News #2 2013 Parts LLOYD Toyota 700, Publica, Sports 800 Midwest Bayless Italian Auto Parts, Resources etc. Team UP Registry: 1333 Kingry St Columbus, OH 43211 Friends of Lloyd Germany Rich Street Gig Harbor, WA, USA 800 241 1446 Fax: 614 784 8876 www.lloyd-freunde-ig.de 253-549-8461 [email protected] www.midwest-bayless.com MESSERSCHMITT C.Oberts & Co. Vespa 400 Chris Obert Club & Parts Vespa 400 Club France (parts too) 2131 D Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Messerschmitt Owners Club UK Nicolas Courtonne (831)423-0218 (800)500-3428 (orders only) www.messerschmitt.co.uk BP17 77610 La Houssaye, France [email protected] Messerschmitt Club Germany Tel: (French Time!) 0033-68-243-72-21 www.messerschmittclub.de [email protected] www.Vespa400.com Italian Auto Parts, Inc Parts 5604 New Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, Ga 30341 Parts Chris in the Netherlands: Larry Newberry 678-637-5103 Fax: 914-829-9018 www.messerschmitt.nl www.MrFiat.com [email protected] Knoxville, TN (865)-300-3599 Replacement Interior Kits & Restoration: www.microcarlot.com Nick Poll, France [email protected] GOGGOMOBIL www.InsideMesserschmitts.webs.com Norman Broski Parts & Accessories www.messerschmitt-restorations.webs.com 913 Betty Zane Road Wheeling, WV 26003 Uwe Staufenberg 304-277-3282 Gollenhof 8 , 71397 Weiler zum Stein [email protected] Germany www.goggomobil.com NSU NSU Enthusiasts USA www.VespaNormsParts.com Terry Stuchlik HAFLINGER 2909 Utah Alton, IL 62002 Haflinger 4 Wheel Drive Club of North America email: [email protected] Multi-Make: Jim Molloy 971.241.2458 The Register of Unusual Microcars [email protected] magazine: RUMCAR NEWS www.haflinger4x4club.com PANHARD & D.B Les Amis de Panhard & D.B USA Jean Hammond John Peterson School House Farm Heinkel & Trojan 7992 Oak Creek Drive Reno, NV 89511-1065 Boarden Lane, Hawkenbury Heinkel Trojan Club UK 775-762-1481 [email protected] Staplehurst, KENT TN12 0EB UK Peter Jones www.panhardusa.org www.RumCars.org [email protected] 37 Brinklow Close, Matchborough West Reddich B98 OHB, England CLASSIC MOTOR CLUB DEL BAGES Tel: 01527-501318 [email protected] PEEL Antoni Tachó www.heinkel-trojan-club.co.uk The Peel Register (for Peel P50, Trident and other Peel Engineering products) P.O.Box 338 E-08240 MANRESA SPAIN Parts contact Andy Carter: www.ClassicMotorClub.org Mr. Jim Hacking [email protected] email: [email protected] 1-Off Sheetmetal Co Ltd. Unit 11 Peel Replicas and Parts: Low Mills Trading Estate, Low Mills Lane Andy Carter RAVENSTHORPE Dewsbury. www.ModernMicrocars.co.uk England WF13 3LX. Tel: 01924 495436 www.micro-car.net PTV HONDA 600 ESCUDERIA PTV Antoni Tachó 600 Headquarters P.O.Box 338 E-08240 MANRESA SPAIN Miles Chappell email: [email protected] po box 1262 Felton, CA 95018 (831) 588-6349 www.600miles.com SCOOTACAR O’Connors’ Honda 600 Shop The Scootacar Register Mike O’Connor Stephen Boyd “Pamanste” 510 Holly Street Statesville, NC 28677 18 Holman Close, Aylsham, Norwich 704-872-3314 www.honda600shop.com Norfolk NR11 6DD England

KING MIDGET Subaru 360 Club & Parts Subaru 360 Drivers Club International King-Midget Car Club Brian Kliment Brenda Arnold 23251 Hansen Rd., Tracy CA 95304 20280 ST. RT. 676 , Marietta Ohio 45750 [email protected] 740-434-5420 www.KingMidgetCarClub.org www.subaru360club.org

Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 29 Calendar: Microcar Events 2013 September 19-22 Cape May NJ Micros At The Beach 2013 Host Hotel: June 2 Westwood KS Reeve’s Motel Microcar and Minicar Meet 587 Rt 9 Cape May, NJ 08204 1pm-4pm Westwood City Hall 4700 Rainbow, as always your host 609-884-4198 is Mr. JACK VETTER, contact him for more info: More information and Registration will be available later as the [email protected] or phone 913-236-5224 itinerary grows. For more information as it becomes available see the new website: www.MicrosAtTheBeach.com June 8-9, 2013 MANRESA SPAIN or send us an email: [email protected] The XIV International Vintage Microcar Meeting in Manresa or call us: 609-408-1362 Hosted by Classic Motor Club de Bages The Spanish Classic Car Club November 2-3 Hilton Head SC Antoni Tachó Hilton Head Concours 2013 P.O.Box 338 E-08240 MANRESA SPAIN a few spots still open for the Microcar class www.ClassicMotorClub.org apply online at www.HHIMotoringFestival.com email: [email protected] for additional information, contact Merry Harlacher at 843-689-3317 or at [email protected] June 14-16, Coldwater Ontario CANADA 21st MicroNorth Event For more information on any of these Events or Meets The location of the meet is at the home of Ralph and Wendy Go to www.microcar.org and click the MEETS link Hough 4965 Line 11 North, R.R. #3 Coldwater, Ontario CANADA or write to us for more information: more info: www.Microcar.org/MicroNorth/ The Vintage Microcar Club email : [email protected] PO Box 6136, Evanston IL 60204-6136 or call 630-MICROCAR (630-642-7622) June 14-16 Forest Grove OR 9th Annual Great Pacific NW Micro-Minicar Extravaganza Organized by MPH Specialties McMenamins Grand Lodge 3503 Pacific, Forest Grove OR free admission but you must Register MORE CONTEST 503-703-6220 email Mark Hatten: [email protected] www.MPHspecialties.com WINNERS! July 12-14 Newton MA Gould’s 18th Annual Microcar/Minicar Classic Event Hosted by Charles & Nancy Gould with base camp at their home Congratulations to last issue’s Contest Winners: in Newton MA (just outside Boston). BILL FESTER of Houston Texas 617-965-4848 email: [email protected] and www.Bubbledrome.com AMEE STARCK of Barron

August 3 Sharon Springs NY each name was chosen at random from a box of entries sent in. Wee Wheels Tiny Car Show 22 year old Isetta owner Nick Drummond is hosting this one-day Bill and Amee each received an Auction Catalog from the recent event in downtown Sharon Springs, with a drive later and then RM Auctions BRUCE WEINER MICROCAR MUSEUM dinner. Facebook says he has 46 people going already! www.WeeWheelsNY.com contact Nick: [email protected] or call 240-888-3094

August 18, Yorkville, IL Orphan Auto Picnic! Sponsored by the Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts Open to all Orphaned Marques INCLUDING all Vintage Microcars! No Entry Fee, Grills provided to cook, drinks provided plus a really great Raffle later in the afternoon. more info at www.ccecorvair.com/oap/

30 Microcar News #2 2013 Vintage Microcar Club www.microcar.org 31 MICROCAR NEWS Microcar.org po box 6136 Evanston, IL 60204-6136 USA