The 2016 NYC International Auto Show
March 22, 2016 Post a Comment 
I go to the International Auto Show every year not so much to seek out new cars, as to find what's really unique at the show. This year I learned a couple of things. One is that the Detroit Electric from the 1920's was an all electric car. It was mainly sold to women drivers and physicians who desired the dependable and immediate start without the physically demanding hand cranking of the engine that was required with early internal combustion engine autos. Another amazing find was the ATV, or the Extra Terrestrial Vehicle. This concept car, (which I was told you can buy in kit form) has kind of Lamborghini Gull wing doors, in addition to 'space ship' lines. It the most unique car you will probably find running, especially in Florida where it was designed and built. The gentlemen from the New Jersey chapter of the Vintage Auto Museum told me the Extra Terrestrial Vehicle can be bought in kit form for about $71,000. I asked if you could buy one completely built and he said he though it could, but it be well up there over $100,000. Here's the website of the company that designed and built it.
Giz Wiz 2016 Auto Show Video: https://youtu.be/NuuA0o0YZjE
The ETV in motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qn9d4UCWkk
Museum website: http://www.vintageautomuseum.org/
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1563 (Goes live late Friday, Mar 25, 2016)
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