Vehicle Description
1976 Citicar Electric Car
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Even in its heyday, the Citicar wasn't exactly attractive or
exciting to drive. Its speed topped out below 40 miles per hour.
Mostly the brainchild of Ron Gremban, who headed research and
development of the Sebring Vanguard Citicar. Ron has been an EV
activist since the late 1960's when, as a Caltech student, he drove
an electric car from Pasadena to Boston on a nine-day journey to
promote the viability of the technology. In the early 1970's, in
the wake of the Arab oil embargo, Gremban joined the Citicar
team.
For consignment a barn find version of the Sebring Vanguard
Citicar. Although unknown this could be a later version CommutaCar
produced by Commuter Vehicles with its large bumpers. Ample room
for 2, a toggle switch for a shifter, and plenty of volt meters
this early attempt at an electric car, and its shortcomings, but
paved the way for today's hybrids and electric cars.
Exterior
A fiberglass wedge painted red with a white top to keep the
interior cool, the car nearly has more crash bumper than actual
car. This version sports a snazzy dual spear stripe with a computer
type font from the mid '80's that reads simply ELECTRIC. Sliding
side windows allow air to circulate within the car when in motion,
and a lift up rear rectangular window allows access to the
batteries. This car has Oldsmobile logo spoked chromed wheels that
may weigh more than the car but add some style to this otherwise
utilitarian design. Probably put on because the original wheels
tended to rust and were topped by moon caps.
Interior
Not unlike a nuclear power plant, the dash has plenty of meters,
gauges, lights and switches and all in woodgrain. Large high back
vinyl seats, that need a good cleaning sit side by side in the
small compartment, and black carpeting covers the floor and is in
fair condition.
Drivetrain
Mostly unknown, but based on our crack research team, it has a 6HP
electric motor, and could reach a top speed of 35MPH. The range is
unknown, and this model is currently not operational.
Undercarriage
Aluminum tube and rectangular bar frame, and aluminum floor pans
are unscathed with any rust. Some surface rust is seen but is
minor. A large electric motor hangs from the rear of this car and
wiring appears all intact.
With features like the large bumpers and front hood badging this
car appears to be a Commuter Vehicles CommutaCar. It has the
badging of a Sebring Vanguard Car in the form the spear, and
electric type font. But all the other features point to the
Commuter Vehicles Creation. Barn find condition, does not run.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
