Greg O’s Garage: Rare 1985 Domino Tritan A2 Pizza Delivery Vehicle Up For Auction in November
A rare 1985 Dominos' delivery vehicle that may have raced in the Vanderbilt Cup Races is up for auction.
Okay, well maybe not, but this rare piece of 80's nostalgia is crossing the Mecum auction block on November 10, 2023 and may look good in between Chrysler's Chrysler and Tucker #1044.
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A little humor from Greg O.
From the Mashed online article;
"In the 1980s, some of Domino's pizza delivery cars looked way more futuristic than they do today. If you love the idea of getting your pizza delivered by spaceship, then you might just be able to get one of your own. Nearly 40 years ago, Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino's, ordered ten 1985 Tritan A2 cars that the pizza chain then customized to be perfect for delivering its wares. The vehicles, which looked like they were headed straight to space rather than your doorstep, included custom-built ovens to keep pizzas warm. At the time, they made deliveries around Domino's headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan."
"Since these cars only have three wheels, they aren't actually cars (or spaceships) at all — they're technically motorcycles. And they don't just look cool, they were designed to be aerodynamic. The car's arrow shape and wings propel it forward, and its windshield is built like that of an airplane, rather than a car. Despite these pros, however, there are clear reasons why most cars aren't built this way. This Domino's vehicle is low to the ground, which increases the impact from bumps in the road and could even cause damage. It's also especially difficult to see out of, and only one passenger can ride along, situated behind the driver. While we'd love to have our pizza delivered by spaceship, it's easy to see why we can't anymore."
"Not many of the 10 original Domino's delivery spaceships still exist today, but one lucky person might be able to own one this November. On November 10, 2023, one of the last of these vehicles will go up for auction. Chuck Sinnott, the car's current owner, bought it two years ago for $25,000. He told CNN, "This thing turns some heads. It's a crowd-pleaser." Still, as you might expect, it's not the most practical car out there. "My wife and I can't jump in it and go to Monterey," Sinnott explained."
"While it's unclear where the price of this futuristic '80s pizza delivery truck might end up at auction, one did sell for nearly $45,000 in 2019. So, if you love this nostalgic, pizza-friendly vehicle more than you love having 45 grand, you could potentially make it your own. And since Domino's has been struggling with its delivery methods, perhaps switching back to this "crowd-pleasing" pizza spaceship should be in the major pizza chain's future. Its aerodynamic shape should, in theory, help you get your pizza faster, but if nothing else, it definitely looks cool."
Comments
I was 18 in 1985, and seeing one of these coming down the road would’ve definitely stopped traffic. Still very cool to this day.
I say go for it as long as the pizza oven still works!
Yes! Pizza party! (And an indirect tie-in to a Bugatti Royale)
Many years ago Domino’s wanted to open a location on my street. It received a lot of pushback from the community because of all the anticipated traffic caused by all the expected deliveries on the already crowded streets. They responded by equipping the store with a fleet of bicycles and when they first opened, you would see bikes running back and forth all day. Once the weather grew colder, the bikes disappeared and were replaced with mini vans. People felt that they had been duped by Domino’s but it really didn’t matter. Because there were already so many high quality pizza parlors in the neighborhood this Domino’s location was never very busy and it soon closed up and relocated. It would have been interesting to see one of these Tritan A2 delivery vehicles on my street but that never happened.
From Jerry and Rita Trapani
YES YES YES Long Island NEEDS this Go for it !!!!!! JeRita