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04/22/96

The first car manufactured in America was the Duryea Motor Wagon in 1896. Thirteen units were built by Frank Duryea in Springfield, Mass.

MANUFACTURER:	 Duryea Motor Wagon Company
BODY STYLE:	 Runabout
PASSENGERS:	 Two
DRIVE:		 Rear Wheel
ENGINE LOCATION: Under seat
ENGINE:		 Internal combustion,2-cylinder in-line,water cooled
                 138 ci displacement.
FUEL:            Gasoline
Trans            Belt drive,three speeds forward,one reverse
BRAKES:          Internal expanding,acting on transmission shaft
Weight:          700 pounds
LENGTH           94 inches
WHEELBASE:       60 inches
TREAD:           52 inches
TOP SPEED        20 mph
COST:            $1500

Bill Maloney -- The Auto Channel