Elio Distribution And Direct Sales

[CompTrex]

Wow, I had NO idea...

 

[Craig]

These are some big lists:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobile_manufacturers_of_the_United_States

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_defunct_automobile_manufacturers_of_the_United_States

The defunct list is pretty interesting to read through and it would not surprise me if there are a few more that have not made it on that list.

Thanks, I thought there were more. Just didn't have time to look at the time.

 

[Rickb]

EM will be number "79" in the U.S.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobile_manufacturers

I'd rather Elio was number "69".

 

[zelio]

I misspoke. There have been 2600 car makes sold in the U. S. So these would be, in some cases, brand divisions acquired from earlier start-ups. Below is the reference, photographed at the Canton Classic Car Museum in Canton, Ohio. It is interesting to note that in the subheading is a reference to "The Greats That Still Survive After 40 Years or More." Included in this group are Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Plymouth.

It is quite sobering when you realize how many dreamers were able to create a car company and then not remain. I believe the latest in this long list was Fisker. If you copy the picture and enlarge it, the names and dates are visible.
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OK, that makes more sense. Thanks for verifying. :-) Z

 

[Craig]

I'd rather Elio was number "69".

o_O

 

[wayne kemp]

Haven't thought of this in years but when I had my 69Chevy. this was the license plate.

First time I went to a car show in it I drove my 64 Chevy. and let my buddy and wife drive the 69.
He hadn't seen the plate but everyone that passed him on I-20 and honked did. lol

 

[Rickb]

I'm anticipating the final Elio base price when all said and done..........$6900. I also wonder who is #69.

 

[Jambe]

#69, Jim and Karyl McClellan, Kannapolis, NC

 

[Rickb]

#69, Jim and Karyl McClellan, Kannapolis, NC

Jambe.....Thanks! Wayne's Go-69 personalized License plate would be perfect for that future Elio Owner couple!

 

[CompTrex]

These are some big lists:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobile_manufacturers_of_the_United_States

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_defunct_automobile_manufacturers_of_the_United_States

The defunct list is pretty interesting to read through and it would not surprise me if there are a few more that have not made it on that list.

I was thinking about this on my commute in this morning. All of the wikipedia links and images we discussed here are for automobile manufactures. Will Elio be considered an automobile manufacturer or a motorcycle manufacturer?