Yet another cool car

[jinman]

Any of you folks around Nashville ever see this little Helicron?

A buddy just sent me pictures and a description of this unique little car. I bet it could sure clear pedestrians out of an intersection.

In the late 1930s this one-of-a-kind Helicron was
> placed in a barn and forgotten. More than six decades later this odd
> lost little gem was rediscovered, rebuilt, and reintroduced to the
> world. Although the manufacturer is unknown, it's believed that this
> car was built in France 1932. Following WW1 it was not uncommon for
> recently displaced airplane engineers to look towards the automobile
> industry for employment.
>
> As in this example, a few entrepreneurs developed
> propeller-powered cars with the notion that propeller power was an
> efficient means of moving a vehicle.On this car, when the wooden
> propeller is spinning at full speed and efficiently, this little
> 1,000-pound boat-tailed skiff can hit freeway speeds exceeding 75 mph.
> This is the one and only Helicron in existence, owned by Lane Motor
> Museum in Nashville, TN.​

 

[Dmace]

I feel bad for the bugs, normally they only splat against a windshield now they have to get shredded by a prop before splatting against a windshield.

Cool Car!

 

[MossRoad]

Clear prop!

 

[JayC]

I'd hate to hit a deer in that car! Seriously, though, it is a very cool looking car. When reading that little snippet at the top I couldn't help but think what that may bring at Barrett-Jackson.

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

"Honey, I can't find that jug of prop wash!"

 

[scott_vt]

Any of you folks around Nashville ever see this little Helicron?

A buddy just sent me pictures and a description of this unique little car. I bet it could sure clear pedestrians out of an intersection.

Good Mornin Jim,
Put a set of wings on that baby, and the cops will never get you !

 

[rvaitor]

Any of you folks around Nashville ever see this little Helicron?

A buddy just sent me pictures and a description of this unique little car. I bet it could sure clear pedestrians out of an intersection.

In the late 1930s this one-of-a-kind Helicron was
> placed in a barn and forgotten. More than six decades later this odd
> lost little gem was rediscovered, rebuilt, and reintroduced to the
> world. Although the manufacturer is unknown, it's believed that this
> car was built in France 1932. Following WW1 it was not uncommon for
> recently displaced airplane engineers to look towards the automobile
> industry for employment.
>
> As in this example, a few entrepreneurs developed
> propeller-powered cars with the notion that propeller power was an
> efficient means of moving a vehicle.On this car, when the wooden
> propeller is spinning at full speed and efficiently, this little
> 1,000-pound boat-tailed skiff can hit freeway speeds exceeding 75 mph.
> This is the one and only Helicron in existence, owned by Lane Motor
> Museum in Nashville, TN.​

Yes, I live in Nashville and am a founding member of the Lane Motor Museum - Nashville, TN. This museum is spectacular and world class. For anyone visiting Music City this is a must see Museum. It's very inexpensive admission, but their collection of vehicles is over 400 now so an incredible value. Mostly European with air power, mini cars, Czech cars(Tatra), the Nissan Heritage Collection and more to see and investigate. All are kept in running condition with several special ride and drive events annually. Hours of interesting vehicles to look at.

Anyone visiting PM me and I'll swing over and show you around.

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

That looks like an awesome collection Rvaitor! You even have a three-wheeled Davis!, Wow! And lots of Tatras! Cool. Does Czechsonofagun know about this?
I'll definitely have to make an effort to get to Nashville.
I wish I still had my 69 Rover 2000TC. BTW, it had 124 hp, not 100. Maybe was 100 kw? Anyway, thanks for the link

 

[jinman]

Anyone visiting PM me and I'll swing over and show you around.

Thanks, Shelby, if I'm in the area, I'll sure take you up on the offer.

 

[scott_vt]

Yes, I live in Nashville and am a founding member of the Lane Motor Museum - Nashville, TN. This museum is spectacular and world class. For anyone visiting Music City this is a must see Museum. It's very inexpensive admission, but their collection of vehicles is over 400 now so an incredible value. Mostly European with air power, mini cars, Czech cars(Tatra), the Nissan Heritage Collection and more to see and investigate. All are kept in running condition with several special ride and drive events annually. Hours of interesting vehicles to look at.

Anyone visiting PM me and I'll swing over and show you around.

Good Evenin Shelby,
Actually I will be in Nashville friday Dec 5th through Dec 8th. My wife is there for a conference, and I may need something to keep me busy for a few hours ! I will try and find time to visit the museum ! Thanks !