What year was it, when the last car model in the USA came with a crank handle for alternate engine starts?

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What year was it, when the last car model in the USA came with a crank handle for alternate engine starts?

2007-01-16 05:48:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes

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Some time in the mid to late 40's I'm thinking.

Darkmonster...out

2007-01-16 07:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by Darkmonster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

These were discontinued in the thirties because the electric starter was more efficient and far safer. Some off road and military vehicles carried this option until WW2, but I cant think of any since then.

2007-01-16 15:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋