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Heinkel Cars and Cabin Scooters

December 14, 2021May 12, 2024Shawn Mahoney

In 2011 I purchased two Heinkel project vehicles and set about restoring them. I learned a lot in the process and kept a blog to keep track of what I…MoreHeinkel Cars and Cabin Scooters

Heinkel Cars Blog, Rallies

Misselwood Concours 2021

July 22, 2021December 27, 2022Shawn

Sunday , July 18 started as a rainy day but eventually cleared enough to become a great day to attend the Concours d’ Elegance. Misselwood is one of three juried…MoreMisselwood Concours 2021

Heinkel Cars Blog, Carburetors

The Best Carburetor Option Yet?

August 12, 2019December 28, 2022Shawn

If you’ve read my blog over the years you know how fickle carburetors can be. I’ve tried several options; rebuilding existing ones, buying lightly used ones, buying a new Bing,…MoreThe Best Carburetor Option Yet?

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Defroster/Heater Switch

March 26, 2019May 13, 2022Shawn

I’m restoring an early Heinkel with the air vents in the door and I was missing the heater/de-mister switching piece. This is a hard to get item, and I’d been…MoreDefroster/Heater Switch

Heinkel Cars Blog, Engine

The Heinkel Engine “Hall of Shame”

August 21, 2018December 27, 2022Shawn

Over 13 years of Heinkel ownership I’ve accumulated a number of engines; people have given then to me, I’ve found them in various places, or people have told me about…MoreThe Heinkel Engine “Hall of Shame”

Heinkel Cars Blog, Bodywork

I’ve been busy!

June 16, 2018December 27, 2022Shawn

I haven’t posted for some time but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been doing Heinkel things. Far from it! I restored a Heinkel 103 A1 scooter and I made this:…MoreI’ve been busy!

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Tax Evader

May 29, 2016December 27, 2022Shawn

Tax Evader I purchased a collection of Heinkel parts recently and found this gear selector indicator: Heinkel Car Gear Shift Selector Notice anything missing? It turns out that in the…MoreTax Evader

Heinkel Cars Blog, Museums

Midwest Microcar Museum – A Must See in Madison!

May 27, 2016December 28, 2022Shawn

There’s a number of microcar collections in the United States, which is surprising if you stop and think that many of the cars you see there were never officially imported…MoreMidwest Microcar Museum – A Must See in Madison!

Heinkel Cars Blog, Carburetors

Jetex Carburetor Conversion- Better Than an Old Pallas

May 15, 2016December 28, 2022Shawn

If you’ve read my blog you know that many Heinkels suffer from carburetor problems. Parts are no longer available for the original Pallas carburetors. The slides wear or they leak…MoreJetex Carburetor Conversion- Better Than an Old Pallas

Heinkel Cars Blog, Bodywork

No Sunroof For You – A Metal-Roofed Heinkel!

April 14, 2016December 28, 2022Shawn

There’s a rarity among rarities listed on German eBay right now- a Heinkel with an all metal roof. No sunroof for you- a most unusual Heinkel This is the second…MoreNo Sunroof For You – A Metal-Roofed Heinkel!

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The Attica- Another Car with a Heinkel Engine

February 24, 2016May 13, 2022Shawn

I’ve been corresponding with a gentleman in Greece about his Attica, an almost forgotten European microcar powered by- you guessed it- a 200cc Heinkel engine. Giorgos sent me several pictures…MoreThe Attica- Another Car with a Heinkel Engine