1951 Ford Dome-Top

Coupe Other

4 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

No Reserve SPECIFICATIONS Year 1951 Make Hunt Model Dome-Top Coupe VIN N/A Mileage N/A Engine Buick Cylinders 4-Cylinder Transmission Three Title N/A Color Other Interior Color Other DESCRIPTION You are viewing a one-of-a-kind prototype aero-car built in the late forties. The car was assembled in Glendale, California and could be seen in the neighborhood wheeling around. Lloyd Hunt was friends with Lindley Bothwell and when Hunt died, the chassis went into the Bothwell collection until the 80's when the present owner acquired it. Here's the story from the Standard Catalog of American Cars. First addition... Like many other postwar automotive inventors, Lloyd Hunt had dreams about building his own car. He went as far to construct a working chassis and sketch studies of the futuristic body he planned to use after reaching the production stage. A chief engineer for Southern California Edison Company, Hunt stuck to automotive basics in a technical sense, since his three-wheeled chassis was made of piece pirated from ten other cars. Yet, the components were assembled in an unconventional way. Part were scavenged from wrecking yards and included a 1925 Buick engine with the two middle cylinders cut out to make it a four pistons. Pistons came from an Auburn; rods from a Hupmobile; Brakes from a Ford; Transmission from a Chevrolet; Distributor from a Plymouth; and radiator from a Dodge. The third wheel, at the rear, steered the car, via cables linked to a Chrysler steering wheel. All this was mounted, in front-drive fashion, upon a square, channel-iron frame. The chassis was 131 inches. The rear wheel road against roller bearings and could turn 80 degrees, left or right. The rear had airplane type shock absorbers. The drivetrain tilted to rear at 45 degree angle. Plans called for a four door body with a plastic dome or bubble-top and a large, rear dorsal fin incorporated a rudder that would take over steering control. The body that Hunt invision was clearly aircraft inspired and was actually intended on mounting a larger version of the vehicle. Hunt hoped to realize production, or at least build the larger, more complete car, but it seems that this dream was never fulfilled. You can Google this article under Lloyd Hunt Glendale Popular Science. Unfortunately the body was never built and the auction is for the original chassis only. The unit does not run although it is complete. Please rely on the images for the fine detail. If you have a feedback score that is less than 10, please call us before bidding. Thanks IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS: In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between Kidzstuff1 and its bidders, eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information. Nevertheless, we STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact us directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence. All of our vehicles are advertised locally and nationally using a variety of formats and often sells before the end of eBay listings. To secure a vehicle, please contact us. Email:carcrazyinc@hotmail.com Phone: 714 926-3301 or 714 997-1024 TERMS OF SALES This vehicle is sold as-is and where-is, unless otherwise negotiated. We have taken time to carefully describe this vehicle and included a substantial number of photos. However, it is very important to keep in mind that this vehicle is pre-owned, not brand new. Therefore, we strongly recommend that all buyers conduct an inspection either in person or through a qualified professional third party inspector prior to the end of the auction. After careful reading of the entire description, rather than making a potentially incorrect assumption, If any statement or comment is unclear, or if you have any questions, please email me or call prior to bidding At Close of Auction The successful “winning” bidder must pay $500.00(non-refundable) with in 48 hours after the end of the auction to verify the purchase and make arrangements to complete the transaction. Full payment must be made with in 7 days after the end of the auction. Payment must be in the form of a bank check or cash ONLY. If funds are not received and if alternate arrangements have not been made, the car will be made available to other buyers. The vehicle will not be released until after funds have cleared and the cash is in the bank. Pickup & Shipping Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. We will assist with shipping arrangements. Disclaimer This vehicle is sold As Is, with no warranties expressed or implied, by seller. Any questions you can email us at : carcrazyinc@hotmail.com ""> "> ;