Photograph caption dated May 3, 1980 reads, "Spectators at the Custom Car, Rod, Boat and Motorcycle Show examine the California Commuter, which Aerovisions Inc. claims is capable of achieving 155 miles per gallon. The automakers say the car, displayed at the Los Angeles Sports Arena yesterday, has averged [sp] 178 mpg at a constant 55 miles per hour. The car seats one, weighs 400 pounds and runs on premium gas."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;15 x 31 cm. on sheet 17 x 33 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (Los Angeles, Calif.) Experimental automobiles--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--Models--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Exhibitions--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--Design and construction Automobiles--Aerodynamics Los Angeles Herald-Examiner photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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