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That’s a neat little car Jeff. Did the original builder build any more or just the one car? Would be interested in hearing more about it. Is it a complete car? What is the track and wheelbase ? I am restoring my 13 Zip cyclecar and another old car friend is in town is restoring his ‘14 Scripps Boot...

Thanks again!

I believe the transmission was actually produced by International Harvester Company. The later versions of their "High Wheeler Buggy" used a similar style one. That Henderson engine alone is worth a small fortune to a bike collector. Last one in running condition I know of sold for $20,000.00. Hank...

Back in the 30's my dad had a Heath Parasol Airplane. The original 2 cylinder french engine threw a rod over Iowa somewhere. He hobo on trains to get back to NW Indiana and headed back to Iowa with mt mom's model A. Took off the wings put the tail skid on the bumper and headed back to Indiana. He u...

For those curious about the air cooled Henderson engine. Special bronze cast timing cover for the fan to perch on and the crank to pass through. Rear end of the engine was cut off after the clutch eliminating the gearbox and chain sprocket, closed in with another casting allowing an extension of the...

Dan, thanks for confirming the existence of the Model T rear end.

Thank you for your posting. The ad copy, where it says the transmission is on open brackets, resembles what you see in these 2 photos. I'll be on the hunt for more views of Chevrolet transmission drawings and photos of the late teens era.

IMG_8309comp.JPG IMG_8277comp.JPG IMG_8309comp.JPG IMG_8283comp.JPG This is a prototype Cyclecar built from 1918-1925 in Hanlon, MA by a Dr. Kirk Hanson, who left virtually no information behind. The engine is a 1923 Henderson motorcycle engine. I am told the rear end is Model T. Does anyone recogn...