[Zmagnette] Discovering some rare Z Magnette models

[James Schulte]

Aln photo shop Bacheeeeeeeeeeller
To much time on your computer. Come out here and help me finish my GT lol
Jim

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> On Dec 4, 2013, at 12:54 AM, "Paul Barrow" <paul.barrow at centurytel.net> wrote:
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> Very clever!
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> Paul Barrow
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> From: zmagnette-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:zmagnette-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allen Bachelder
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 9:34 PM
> To: zmagnette
> Subject: [Zmagnette] Discovering some rare Z Magnette models
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> If you look around, they are there.
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> First, the true Magnetta. We thought these cars were fantasies, but here you can see that at least one was built.
> <image001.jpg>
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>  Then there are the Maglemmas, which came in at least these two sizes that I've been able to locate. This is the Eight-passenger Maglemma I..<image002.jpg>
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> And then there was the 17-passenger Maglemma II Airportta.
> <image003.jpg>
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> These are currently in my possession.  Of particular interest is the Airportta. Realizing that such a car would require more power, the factory fitted it with a 1622 engine and a 7.37 rear end. Top speed was 43 mph with cruising in comfort at 29-31 mph depending on prevailing winds.  
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> There is idle speculation that these cars failed in the market place due to their name - which sounded altogether too much like Mag-lemon.  But of course "lemon" is spelled with just one "m"...  Silly!
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> You won't find this information in Wikipedia.  This takes sheer dedication and research.  
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> You're welcome..
> Allen
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