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landracing

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Bad Claim on Ebay Auction
« on: February 03, 2006, 03:47:55 PM »
There is an ebay auction out there right now trying to sell a rim and tire that he says was a test tire for  the 1964 Three Wheeler of Craig Breedloves. This is bad auction I just got off the phone with Craig and he stated that the 3 wheeler used 48" tires and he never used a rim and tire that diameter.

he stated it was possible that the Wingfoot express II was a possibility...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Spirit-of-America-1964-Craig-Breedlove-TEST-TIRE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ107065QQitemZ4608588290QQrdZ1

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Bad Claim on Ebay Auction
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2006, 04:31:05 PM »
The Spirit of America Three Wheeler runs on 8.00-39 with a 48'' outside diameter.
The Spirit of America Sonic (1965) used 8.00-25 with an 36'' outside diameter on the front and 8.00-39 on rear.
The Wingfoot Express II (1965) used 8.00-35

The wheels looks very close to the wheels the Express II shows on the car during the building periode in Walt Arfons workshop.

So the possibility "Express II" with the Jato rocket could be right.
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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2006, 04:39:59 PM »
Craig also did specify some of what Pork Pie says.. Sonic I had 36" tires and he also stated that the original Wingfoot Express also had 36" tires.

Jon

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Bad Claim on Ebay Auction
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2006, 12:19:53 PM »
Jon,

You are the best! Thanks for keeping track of these auction scams. Your efforts certainly add to the credibility of LSR.

DW

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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2006, 05:48:59 PM »
While the real history was wrong, I think it sold for a price that was well worth it. The fact that it was advertised wrong, only adds to it's real value.
It would make an interesting story to chart the chain of custody and where the misinformation happened. :wink:
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