<VV> GM made the first Cab Forward Mini-van! VW? yeah right...

[J R Read_HML]

Take a look at a 1932 (35?) Stout Scarab and tell me if it is "cab forward" 
or not.  Rear engine V8 BTW!

Since only 9 were built, I'd guess we could still give credit to GM for the 
first US PRODUCTION "cab forward" - minivan.

Later, JR

'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - "icemobile" 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan & Synde" <dsjkling at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Virtual Vairs Submission" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:47 PM
Subject: <VV> GM made the first Cab Forward Mini-van! VW? yeah right...


> Actually, I think GM gets the credit for inventing the first "cab forward"
> mini-van....more specifically.....The first "cab forward" mini-van to be
> able to keep up with traffic and get out of it's own way.  GGG!
>
> Dan Kling
>
> 1961 Greenbrier Deluxe, 4spd, 3.89  On the Road Again,  yeehaw :)
> 1963 Spyder, restored   4spd Saginaw
> 1967 Ultravan #299  Newest of the herd!! Almost killed me already!!
>
>
> http://photos.yahoo.com/duchesskyra
> A few pictures of the Greenbrier, UltraVan, engine and tranny tear down 
> with
> more to come!
>
>
>
>>I think VW gets the credit for inventing the mini-van, despite what Lee
> claims. And it doesn't
>>get anymore "cab forward" than a split window VW bus!  Jeff
>
>
>


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