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Re: Avus?

PAUL SOUZA 202-260-6061 writes:
>           I was recently leafing through the latest issue of either R&T or 
>           MT at the local newstand (I think it was R&T).  They had an 
>           article on the recent Concours d'Elegance at, I think, Pebble 
>           Beach.  The photos included the usual Rolls, various 50's italian 
>           racers, etc.  
>           
>           What caught my eye, though, was in the background of one of the 
>           photos was what I think was the AUDI AVUS show car!  That 
>           polished aluminum looked pretty distinctive!  There was no 
>           mention of the vehicle in the article.  Was this car a working 
>           prototype, now owned privately?  Or am I mistaken?  Wouldn't be 
>           the first time...... Or is there a similar vehicle out there?

Yes, that is unmistakably the Avus.  I saw the same picture and was
wondering whether that car is actually functional.

-Ti
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