Woodill Brushfire

The Woodill Brushfire is a minicar that is patterned along the identical lines of the Woodill Wildfire full-sized sports car, built by the Woodill Fiber Glass Body Corporation of Tustin, California. This trim little two-eseater is large enough, however, for a full-sized grownup to drive the car in comparative comfort, though the intention, of course, is an automobile for the youngsters in the six to 12 year old bracket.

The Brushfire is powered by a one-cylinder side-valve engine. Bore is 2.31 inches while the stroke is two inches. With a compression ratio of 6 to 1, it develops 3 horsepower at 3800 rpm. Torque is 4.5 pounds per feet at 3000 rpm.

The Brushfire is equipped with a clutch and one forward gear. Top speed of this minicar is about 35 miles per hour, while the fuel consumption is expected to be about 85 miles per gallon of gas. Built on a 63 inch wheelbase, the tiny vehicle has a tubular frame and a reinforced fiberglass body.

Total weight of the Brushfire is only 215 pounds. According to the designers and builders of the Woodill Brushfire, the small car is suitable for popular small-fry sport of quarter-midget racing which has gained many enthusiasts in the past couple of years.

At least, Junior can now own a car that looks just like dads.