<VV> Corvair Firsts

[Ron F Hinz]

When did Franklin produce a rear engined car?
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Kepler" <bigjohnohio@worldnet.att.net>
To: <kaczmarek@charter.net>; <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: Re: <VV> Corvair Firsts


> > I also believe that it would be safe to say the following.
> >
> > FIRST ( and I believe ONLY)rear engine, air cooled American Production
> Vehicle)
>
> Nope!  Franklin gets that honor and beat the 'Vair by several decades!
> >
> > also, the FIRST (and I believe Only)American vehicle marque to be
produced
> in 2dr, 4dr, Panel Van, Window Van, Pickup Truck and Station Wagon.
>
> The Ford Falcon...it wasn't first, but it covered the same spectrum.  It's
> easy to forget, but the original Ford Van was the FALCON Econoline.
>
> John
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