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My name is Doug Heffron. In 1993 I built a high mileage car. It was built around a 1989 Geo Metro ultra-fuel-efficient Xfi model. This car, originally, was a joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki, which delivered as much as 58 miles per gallon. 49 hp is all it takes to get a person to work safely and comfortable. I reworked this car to get even better mileage. It was getting 75 mpg during the 2 years I drove it.

The bottom line is, with a 3-cylinder engine 12 valve variable cam, a small streamlined tandem-style could get even better mileage.

This car is only a prototype; the finished car would put the driver in the center with a light multi speed gear box. This car, with the tandem-style seating, makes for an extremely stable car at high speeds.

Henry Ford once said, "I am not interested in building more cars for more money, I want to build more cars for less money. I want the small guy to have a car." He went on to become rich and famous with this thinking.

Please persuade General Motors to build a car as I mentioned above. A commuter car with tandem seating for the working men and woman of this country. This car can put people back to work and cut our fuel consumption.

My name is Geo, Geo Metro 1989. Not to be confused with Gecko "You Now" that famous lizard that sells car insurance. Although I should be famous by now, I am not. I made my debut in October 31, 1993 in the business section of the Syracuse Herald American. The caption: "Man Cut Car In Half To Make A Point". That person is Doug Heffron of Kirkville N.Y. He claims to have created me. That may be true to a point, but when I was new I could give him as much as 56 miles to a gallon of gas. I gave him the best years of my life, so I thought. I took him to work and back faithfully for the first year. It was a 50-mile round trip. I thought I was doing a good job. I think he thought so, too. On my 30,000-mile birthday I found myself in his garage for a major body change. I must admit, it was alarming when he cut me in half. He assured me it would instantly make me more streamlined and fuel efficient. It sure did that. After 10 weeks and many other changes including a diet I was eager to show my stuff. My first time out stunned my creator in mileage and the looks made even me blush. Well I had my fame for a 2-year period, when gas prices went down I found myself in a barn not to be driven for several years. On a cold March day 2006 the barn door opened I could see day light again. "What! You want me to go on the road again? I have been sitting in this cold damp barn for several years rusting away. You expect me to go on the road again?" In October of 1993 my creator stated, "Do we have to wait until gas prices go to $5 a gallon before they build a high mileage car like you?" I pondered for a moment, gas prices must have gone up and he needs me again. Gosh, I wonder if gas is $5 a gallon now. Oh the life of a high mileage car…

Sincerely yours,

1989 Chevrolet Geo Xfi model.