Based on golf carts, the Vanguard I was designed by Robert Beaumont of Hurley in April, 1970 and manufactured by Club Car, Inc. (Augusta Georgia) in February 1972.
| Make | Vanguard Vehicles, Inc. 482 Albany Ave. Kingston, N.Y. |
| Model | Vanguard I, Utility Vehicle |
| Designer | Robert G. Beaumont President Vanguard Vehicles, Inc |
| Designed | April 1970 |
| Manufacturer | Club Car, Inc. Augusta, Georgia in April 1970 |
| Manufactured | February 1972 |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Body | Fiberglass |
| Cruising Speed | 26 mph |
| Top Speed | 28 mph |
| Length | 116 inches (9 feet, 8 inches) |
| Wheel base | 68 inches (5 feet, 8 inches) |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Luggage Capacity | 300 pounds |
| Range | 40-60 miles |
| Charging cost | 38 cents |
| Battery Life | 800 cycles, 20,000 miles |
| Weight | 1,190 pounds |
| Breaks | rear |
| Price | $2,286 |
Appeared in the 16th Annual International Auto Show as the New York Coliseum from April 1st to 9th in 1972.
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