Detail Info for: Other Makes LEGRAND 1970 LEGRAND ELECTRIC CAR / BUILT BY GLENN LEGRAND

Transaction Info

Sold On:

05/06/2011

Price:

$ 7500.00

Condition:

Mileage:

Location:

PERU, IL, 61354

Seller Type:

Dealer

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:

1970 Other Makes

Submodel Body Type:

LEGRAND Other

Engine:

Transmission:

Manual

VIN:

1102618359

Vehicle Title:

Drive Train:

Fuel Type:

Electric

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

1970 LEGRAND ELECTRIC CAR THIS CAR IS ONE OF A KIND. IT WAS BUILT BY GLENN LEGRAND FROM PLANS GIVEN TO HIM BY POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE. THE 72-VOLT LEGRAND WAS BUILT OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD. IT IS MADE OF POLYURETHANE FOAM, FIBERGLASS, AND MANY SPECIAL ORDER AND HAND MADE PARTS. THE BODY PLATFORM HE USED WAS THAT OF A VOLKSWAGON BEETLE ALTHOUGH THE LEGRAND IS THREE FEET LONGER AND TWO FEET WIDER THAT A VOLKSWAGON BEETLE. THE POWER SOURCE IS TWELVE 6-VOLT BATTERIES CONNECTED IN A SERIES TO AN EIGHT HORSEPOWER MOTOR. IT HAS A STICK SHIFT, BUT NO CLUTCH. THE MOTOR IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE FOOT-FEED, OR THROTTLE CONTROL PEDAL, IS LIKE AN ELECTRIC VOLUME CONTROL DIAL. IT SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE CONTROL THAT IN TURN, SENDS CURRENT TO THE MOTOR. ONE TWELVE-VOLT BATTERY IS USED TO RUN THE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND ACCESSORIES. IT HAS A RANGE OF 50 MILES AND IS SAID TO HAVE A TOP SPEED OF 55 MPH, ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER HAD IT AT THAT SPEED. THE INTERIOR IS MADE OF SOLID WALNUT. THE ORANGE WEDGE SHAPED LEGRAND HAS A 1970 VEHICLE TITLE AND IS A UNIQUE INVESTMENT THAT WILL TAKE THEIR BREATH AWAY AT CAR SHOWS. YOU WILL NEVER SEE ANOTHER CAR LIKE YOURS AT THE CAR SHOWS. THIS IS A TRUE ONE OF A KIND AUTOMOBILE. THE COMPLETE DISPLAY OF THE ARTICLE ON MR LEGRAND AND THIS CAR IS INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION. GOOD LUCK BIDDING! This vehicle is sold as is, where is, with no warranty either expressed or implied. By placing a bid on this vehicle, you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase this vehicle. This vehicle is available for inspection at any time before the auction ends. Please call (815) 224-0044 or (815) 343-1232 to make arrangements for inspection. Buyer is responsible for shipping or pick up, but I will assist your shipper when they arrive. This car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to cancel all bids and end the auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. Illinois residents must pay state tax and title fees. Bidders with 0 feedback must call (815) 343-1232 prior to bidding or your bid will be cancelled. Any questions call (815) 224-0044 or (815) 343-1232