At 11:20 AM 2/1/96, John Gladu wrote:

> The Tucker had a transplanted helicopter engine (according to the movie
> version of the story), but I don't know what the config of the powerplant
> was.

I looked that one up in my "Complete Book of Collectible Cars: 1940-1980"
[which, incidentally, doesn't have a single transporter, so what can they
know?  But then it was only cars, after all]

Quote:  "Power was supplied by an unusual 335-cid aluminum-alloy flat six,
mounted in the rear for a claimed benefit to weight
distribution."..."Performance was excellent:  0-60 mph in 10 seconds, a top
speed of about 120 mph."

What's so unusual about that? and as far as the benefit to weight
distribution... WE know that works, don't we!  I'm always amazed at how
fast front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vans wear out the front tires.  I
watched my brother in law do a U-turn in his Chevy Assho.. I mean Astro!
Poor tires were damn-near torn off the rim, they were so distorted!

-Tim Parker
93 EV GL
60 Singlecab
29 Model A Ford