Sir Vival

[Commodore GS/E]

The idea itself wasn't that bad. This 2-section-principle is (in slightly changed form) still in use on many building vehicles. However, it isn't really good for long time road usage. First of all, you have loads of friction inside the hinge, which is also the car's biggest weak spot. I can also imagine that it's handling wasn't what you would call "stable" .
All in all, I can totally understand why it failed. Using two chassis parts connected over a hinge only creates more problems^^

[coellector]

1959? 1960? Sir Vival Car
a safety car in mind. in fact, the most ugly car ever?

I am going to SEE the car this weekend, while we are on Vacation. CAN send pics if you like. I am at: [email protected] for reply. Thanks, Bill.

[coellector]

Need images for a book on concept cars. STILL searching for images of the Sir Vival. Deadline grows near. Please help if you know of any sources.

thanks,
Jim
FUTURISTIC DREAM CARS, CONCEPT CARS, EXPERIMENTAL CARS OF TOMORROW

ARE you still looking for pics? We are going to SEE the car this weekend. (Sir Vival). WILL get NEW shots. Also have 3 wheeled truck called TRIVAN, built here in Penna. in 1963. 137 of them made. ONLY difference is this truck has 1 wheel in REAR !! 2 in front. Maybe 20 or so still running. We have THREE. Also have other kit trikes and homemade trikes, too. Mail me for pics: [email protected]. Bill.