1969 Philadelphia International Car Show - Bath Tub Car

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1969 Philadelphia International Car Show - Bath Tub Car

Item Info

Item No: arcd00210
Title: 1969 Philadelphia International Car Show - Bath Tub Car
Production Year: 1969
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
Notes:

1969, Philadelphia International Auto Show, November 22-30, 1969. Bath tub car. Copy description from p. 174 of 1968 N.Y. Auto Show. 

"Totally functional, mechanically, that is The Bath Tub Car was created and built by Bob Reisner of Long Beach, California. Two antique French bath tubs serve as passenger compartments, while commode up front is driver's seat. Tissue holders serve as accelerator and brake pedals. Engine is dual-supercharged Chrysler with Torque-flite transmission. All metalwork is plated in gold or brass...no chrome is used."

Added to Automobile Reference Collection on December 29th, 1969.

Gift from Mr. R. Looney


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