CSX3006 on Dream Car Garage - Poll

[csx2300]

u cn buy that echidna directly from fantasy junction before it goes to BJ if u move quickly. car needs a lot of work. lb

[Cal Metal]

Unfortunately, Fantasy has it priced closer to what a Devin SS might bring. The Echidna is a great "Special" and won a lot of races, but it is not a "World" car like the Cobra. They were built with economy in mind, and the whole process was a pretty low budget affair compared to European cars and the incomparable Scarabs of the day. They did win a lot of races but their tenure was pretty short ('58-'60) in the hands of the original clan. I don't think any of them ever participated in any West Coast contests, either.

The frame was shortened from a '55-'56 Chevrolet passenger car and Duntov did some work on the fuel injection for the trio. For that, Larson, the optometrist, made a pair of prescription sun glasses for Zora. Those were pretty rare for that time.

The car was featured in 1960 in Sports Car Illustrated in a 22 page piece that spanned two issues. There is a great picture--sort of a foldout--that shows the Echidna sitting on the Mesabi Iron Range with a gigantic Bucyrus Erie drag line crane in the background. The clouds are very menancing looking and it sort of symbolizes the incredible harshness of that part of the country. Maybe I can get Ron to post it.

Thanks for your interest.

[csx2300]

what fantasy has it priced at and what they'd sell it for are two different things

[computerworks]

Originally posted by Cal Metal


The car was featured in 1960 in Sports Car Illustrated in a 22 page piece that spanned two issues. There is a great picture--sort of a foldout--that shows the Echidna sitting on the Mesabi Iron Range with a gigantic Bucyrus Erie drag line crane in the background. The clouds are very menancing looking and it sort of symbolizes the incredible harshness of that part of the country.

Here you go, Cal...

[PDHse]

Wow great picture, good luck Cal.

[Cal Metal]

CSX 2300:

I guess that is true with anyone selling specialty cars. The price has been going up, despite the fact that it has failed to sell at a couple of auctions. It has been shopped around for a couple of years with no apparent success.

[PDHse]

Hi, sorry to bring up an old thread, just wondering if anyone recorded these episodes of Dream car garage or the sections with CSX3006. Would love to watch it. Paul

[1985 CCX]

Paul,

I just sent off an email to DCG requesting a CD of all the episodes. I took the liberty of showing enough interest for me and others that would appreciate this in our CD collection.

I will report what they say.

[PDHse]

Jeff, nice one, i,ll wait with anticipation. Cheers. Paul