Date:         Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:59:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Stout <jstout@PERRYJUDDS.COM>
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From:         Jim Stout <jstout@PERRYJUDDS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
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"Date:    Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:44:05 -0700
From:    Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject: Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)

Ford invented the mini van. Look at the pictures of the model box at the
bottom of the page:

http://www3.sympatico.ca/guinnessd/pinto/

Cya,
Robert"


Bill Stout built the Stout Scarab in 1935. I think that it had a considerable influence on the Microbus, including the rear engine.
Jim Stout
'82 Gas Westy
Madison, WI

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