Just noticed this in the current issue of Practical Classics (Dec 05, p13):
"MARTIN STATIONETTE SAVED. A US motor museum has rescued a classic from ruin after buying it on an internet auction site. The Lane Motor Museum added to its collection after buying the 1950 Martin Stationette on eBay. The three-wheeled, all-wood microcar has a moinocoque chassis and is powered by a rear-mounted, four-cylinder, 24hp Hercules engine. The transmission is Martin Magnetic fluid drive and the car is suspended on rubber cords. Designer James V. Martin claimed that the car would average 40 miles per gallon with a top speed of 80 mph. For more information visit
http://www.lanemotormuseum.org."
There's a small picture of the car, which looks a bit like a cross between an Isetta and the rear-end of a Morris traveller with its wooden beamed finish. Will endeavour to scan it over the next couple of days, and post it for your perusal ...
