Item Info

Production Year: 1956
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
Notes:

 Presented by The Evening Bulletin to The Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway at Logan Square

Newcomer in Automotive Field--

New York...Gil' D'andrea, Director Design of Bassons Industries Corporation, drives his newest design, the Bassons' "Star", for its premiere run. Embodying the most advanced technical and styling advantages. The car has an unique two-piece, molded fibreglass body mounted on a three-wheel chassis. Ideal for short haul delivery and for ease of parking. The car will be marketed for less than $1,000. It is less than three feet high, a little over four feet wide and is ten feet, five inches long. It weighs 400 pounds. The makers say the "Star" will travel 80 miles on a tank of gas.

Creator Name: International News Photos - Photographer