<VV> push start

[W Halsey]

Bill Elliott wrote:

>I guess they never considered a hand starter.  My Tatra V8 has one...big hit at car shows when they see the Hemi V8 and the starter handle sticking out 
>through the bumper!
>
>I've started a few Model T's and British cars with a handle, but I've not yet attempted the Tatra.
>
Very early VW's could be started with a leather strap on the crankshaft pulley, just like a riding mower. I think they had 1200 CC engines with around 25 HP back then.

Wade Halsey