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r000 In February 19XX 1956, Make Cheston Model Eshelman’s Baltimore plant caught
estimate: $000 000 - $000 000
fire. Despite the efforts of two fireboats and 200 firefighters, it was
offered without reserve
consumed to the extent of $500,000 in damage. In recovering from
the loss, Eshelman chose to escape Baltimore’s taxes on equipment
and inventories by contracting production to the Charles D. Briddell
Company, a manufacturer of cutlery in Chrisfield, Maryland.
among Eshelman products manufactured by Briddell was the new
Model 200, an electric-powered car. In contrast to the heavy, earlier
Eshelmans, the 200 was built on a plywood base with a molded
fiberglass body. a one-horsepower DC electric motor powered the
rear wheels. Electric propulsion brought with it two advantages; first,
a reverse gear was provided by simply reversing the polarity of the
electric motor, which was enabled with a pedal marked “Reverse.”
Second, the battery provided the means for electric lighting.
Largely original, this Eshelman Model 200 bears the remains of the
Eshelman decal on the dashboard. The red vinyl seat is padded and
has room for two slim people. although the exterior dimensions are
manufacturer those of the adult Manufacturer Sport Car, the 200’s appeal was mostly for children’s
use. origin Small electric City, Country headlights are provided, ID no. with reflectors ## in the rear.
motor Exact production motor volume of the Eshelman displacement Model 200 cc is unknown, but
it power was by all hp accounts quite minuscule, making length this car mm a rare survivor
in remarkable condition.
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