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27/05/2024 8:09 pm
It’s a modified Steyr 50 body and frame with a VW engine in the rear.
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
28/05/2024 8:04 am
Lots of work with questionable results.
28/05/2024 8:12 am
@bob-jackman, well said. The original car was distinctive, albeit kinda-VW-like but still with its own personality. The original car, made in Austria, had nothing in common with the VW other than a resemblance. The Steyr was actually a bit more sophisticated. A whole bunch of work went into making the one pictured above look more like a Bug.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
28/05/2024 8:27 am
@jkuvakas I'm surprised that this is the first I have ever heard about this cute little car's existence.
Tony Perrone reacted
28/05/2024 8:37 am
@jkuvakas Only built from 1936 to '40.....that's the reason I never heard of it I suppose. The styling looks post war to me; although I think I do see a scaled down Chrysler Airflow influence. It's a cool little beast.