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1912 DODO Cyclecar

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. 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 one of the principal engineers in development of the World War II Jeep while working at the American Bantam company.

Model

Year Engine HP Wheelbase Layout
1912 two-cylinder 9 100 in (2,540 mm) FF

References

  1. ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
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