1939 Maytag Jalopy

February 2, 1939. "Builds own Jalopy. Thirty dollars was all it cost Robert Preston, 16-year-old high school senior, to build this midget automobile. Weighing approximately 250 pounds, the 'jalopy' is powered with a washing machine motor of ¾ horsepower and has a maximum speed of 20 miles an hour. His license tags for this year will cost 32 cents." Harris & Ewing glass negative.



Here's a clip of a 1934 Maytag Engine running:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkoII8hsg8w


This photo and info found at:
http://www.shorpy.com
a great site for old photos

*Thanks, Gary