GSM FLAMINGO
THE HISTORY
The Flamingo - Attractively Styled
Van Niekerk, Meissner and De Witt created the attractively-styled Flamingo, which had the Dart's GRP body. Its split rear window was similar to the Corvette Sting Ray's. While the first Flamingo coupes were powered by the German Ford Taunus engine, the last ones used Cortina motors. The one V8 built still belongs to Bob van Niekerk. A high retail price and lack of marketing capital made sales disappointing. The company was taken over in 1964 by Bonuskor, who built a few more units. Approximately, only 150 Flamingos were ever built.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Year | 1964 |
| Country of Production | South Africa |
| Total Produced | 150 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h |
| Engine Capacity | 1758 cm³ |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 cylinders in line, overhead valves |
| Engine Power Output HP/kW | 80 BHP (60 kW) @ 5000 r/min |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive |
| Asipration | Natural |
| Number of Gears | 4 speed fully synchronized gearbox with shift lever on floor |
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