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1959 NSU Prinz from West Germany - Vintage Automobile Ad
Original, vintage magazine advertisementPage Size:Approx 8\" x 11\" (21 cm x 28 cm)Condition: Good
the IRISH T-BIRDPrototype of new four-passengersportscar, to be produced in Tralee,County Kerry for the Americanmarket, bears a strong resemblanceto the Ford Thunderbird, but is tosell for half the price.BEARING the fitting name of Shamrock, the proto-type of a new four-passenger sportscar was re-cently introduced to the American public by a 27-year-old Californian of Irish descent. Starting intoproduction in the early fall, the fiberglass-bodiedcar will be available at a proposed price of $2495.About two years ago, William Curtis, presentmanaging director of Shamrock Motors, Ltd. wasvisiting his wife’s family in Ireland. That’s wherehe got the idea * .. to help the country and itspeople.” Looking for a favorable prospect to manu-facture, he thought cars the most promising.After 16 months of intensive work, the prototypeseen here was completed. He then set up a 40,000-sq.-fL plant to produce it Within six months hehopes to be employing 2400 workers. Plans are toship 3000 cars to the U. S. next year, with the bulkof them going to Southern California.The fiberglass body sits on a ladder-type frame.Engine, transmission, suspension and other me-chanical components are from an Austin A-55.Total weight is said to be only 1910 lbs. Perform-ance from the 53-bhp engine should be adequate,but not outstanding. Fuel economy should be good.
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