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The DODO (spelled all caps.) was a cyclecar built in 1912, in Detroit, Michigan.
History
The DODO was designed by a young engineer named Karl Probst.[1] It was a two-seater tandem cyclecar. The prototype had a 56" tread, but Probst wanted to slim it to 32". However, a production vehicle never was made. Later, Probst became on of the princible engineers in development of the WWII Jeep while working at American Bantam company.[2]
Model
Year Engine HP Wheelbase Layout 1912 two-cylinder[3] 9 100 in (2,540 mm) FF[4] References
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
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