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edfueler · 10-24-2011, 05:01 AM

Hey Bob, That silver three wheeler you describe as morganesque would be based on a citroen 2cv, I'd wager. there's a kit frame you can buy in Britain to convert them. with aswing arm at every corner, one of the rear ones is simply moved to the centre. I saw one at Evandale in Tasmania at the penny farthing races. (One of the racers had his penny tied upright on the back) I drive a Dyane that my folks bought new in 68 . it has the same pan/chassis.

James D · 10-24-2011, 05:06 AM

This is standing in the Bugatti Museum in Alsace now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ned Ludd

plym_46 · 10-25-2011, 06:56 PM

I stopped Sunday at the Northeast Auto Museum in Norwich, NY. they had a display of vehicles produced in NY State. In this group was this interesting little tandem cycle car.

Air cooled twin, two speed trasmission and dual segmented belt drive.

The last one is based on a Henderson 4 cylinder MC, and while not a cycle car definately not a cycle either.

If your through the Norwich, NY area the museum is a worthwile stop.

**fur biscuit** · 10-27-2011, 04:08 PM

**fur biscuit** · 10-27-2011, 04:12 PM

http://impactenvironment.co.uk/Reminiscences.aspx

Hamish Moffatt

**model.A.keith** · 10-27-2011, 05:08 PM

**model.A.keith** · 11-01-2011, 09:06 AM

**model.A.keith** · 11-01-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjeaux bob

Nice picture keith.Did you get one of the Aero Car next to it?

Bob

several................

**model.A.keith** · 11-01-2011, 09:48 AM

**model.A.keith** · 11-01-2011, 09:48 AM

**model.A.keith** · 11-02-2011, 02:34 AM

Bob

A couple more.................

**model.A.keith** · 11-02-2011, 02:34 AM

**model.A.keith** · 11-02-2011, 02:37 AM

I don't think the 'bungie' was a piece of OEM supply...........!

Super88 · 11-02-2011, 02:58 PM

You folks certainly have an impressive collection of photos.

TheOldFox · 11-03-2011, 08:22 AM

Long time lurker here, sticking a nose in on this cyclecar thread.

I've gotten and studied the booklet from TheOldBicycleShop and I think I'm about ready to start designing my own cyclecar using modern parts and materials (for the first one, no point scaring the state safety inspectors too badly; at least not right away).

My state (Virginia, USA) allows for replicas of pre-1949 cars to be built by hobbyists, but a complete homebrew is not allowed. So I need to pick a year, make and model to copy for my vehicle to be street legal. After looking through all these great photos I'm thinking about a 1924 Amilcar CGS as the body style to copy (always did love the skiff back ends from that area) using a narrowed VW bug front suspension to make nice with the law. This puts me in the same category as a T-Bucket, just with a lot less weight and a lot more class.

Can anyone out there help me with some Amilcar specs and more photos to work from?

Side Note: Banjeaux Bob's avatar ROCKS! I use that pic as an example of 'all the car a real man needs on his daily commute'.

Thanks already for this thread, can't wait to see what comes next.

TheOldFox

**ebtm3** · 11-03-2011, 09:01 PM

Found this forum a couple days ago. Semi-regular poster on Banger and Four cylinder Chevy forums, but had no idea this one even existed.

Couple shots of a Morgan look alike that I built over 40 years ago. It has gone through 4 or 5 owners, I heard a couple months ago from the latest one My two sons in the B&W shot are 45 and 49 years old now.

Harley pan just to get it on the road (still in it) was going to build an 80" knuckle but never got around to it. Mercedes all synchro 4 speed. Tail rotor gearbox from a Sikorsky chopper to turn power 90*. Swing arm with coil over shocks rear, front suspension 170 Mercedes with the springs spaced farther apart. Fiat 500 steering, Harley VL brakes and wheels --aluminum body--rest homemade.

BTW- see the rear bumper in the B&W shot --off a HD servi-car. One of the first times I had it out on the road I got it up on two wheels and ground the bottom corner on the RH side. Got it back down OK, but passenger and I didn't smell too pretty after that!

Probably can scare up some other pix if anyone is interested.

Herb

**gnichols** · 11-05-2011, 04:32 AM

Gang,
I got my new Automobile magazine yesterday (Dec 2011) and there was an article on a Morgan 3 wheeler in it. A 2012 model. Yep, a NEW model. I had no idea. What's up? The performance is impressive. Creature features almost nil. Gary

Ned Ludd · 11-05-2011, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnichols

Gang,
I got my new Automobile magazine yesterday (Dec 2011) and there was an article on a Morgan 3 wheeler in it. A 2012 model. Yep, a NEW model. I had no idea. What's up? The performance is impressive. Creature features almost nil. Gary

It's been mentioned on this thread: page back a bit.

Here's a four-wheeled early Morgan from Bob Blackman's blog:

malaguena · 11-05-2011, 05:56 AM

Wow, there are some true beauties. Almost makes me think of tinkering one together.

sgtlethargic · 11-05-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjeaux bob

1937 Darl' Mat. Coachbuilt on a 1937 Peugeot 402 platform.These cars go for between $500,000 to $770,000. The coupe versions are are far more appealing to me.

They are bitchin, as we used to say.

10-24-2011, 05:01 AM	#901
edfueler FNG Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 33	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars Hey Bob, That silver three wheeler you describe as morganesque would be based on a citroen 2cv, I'd wager. there's a kit frame you can buy in Britain to convert them. with aswing arm at every corner, one of the rear ones is simply moved to the centre. I saw one at Evandale in Tasmania at the penny farthing races. (One of the racers had his penny tied upright on the back) I drive a Dyane that my folks bought new in 68 . it has the same pan/chassis.

10-25-2011, 06:56 PM	#903
plym_46 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: central NY Posts: 2,919	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars I stopped Sunday at the Northeast Auto Museum in Norwich, NY. they had a display of vehicles produced in NY State. In this group was this interesting little tandem cycle car. Air cooled twin, two speed trasmission and dual segmented belt drive. The last one is based on a Henderson 4 cylinder MC, and while not a cycle car definately not a cycle either. If your through the Norwich, NY area the museum is a worthwile stop. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If yer running a flathead, how come yer plugs are slanted????

10-27-2011, 04:08 PM	#904
fur biscuit Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: corner of 23rd and Cutting Posts: 7,286	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars __________________ "Zounds! Zorched by Zarches, Spaceman Spiff's crippled craft crashes on planet Plootarg!"

10-27-2011, 04:12 PM	#905
fur biscuit Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: corner of 23rd and Cutting Posts: 7,286	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars http://impactenvironment.co.uk/Reminiscences.aspx Hamish Moffatt __________________ "Zounds! Zorched by Zarches, Spaceman Spiff's crippled craft crashes on planet Plootarg!" Last edited by fur biscuit; 10-27-2011 at 05:03 PM.

10-27-2011, 05:08 PM	#906
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11-01-2011, 09:06 AM	#907
model.A.keith Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st.uk in the middle Posts: 5,902	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars __________________ 28A Coupe 28AR Roadster If it ain't broke..................Don't fix it......! Give to Cancer Research.......save a life www.driveoutcancer.org .

11-01-2011, 09:48 AM	#909
model.A.keith Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st.uk in the middle Posts: 5,902	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars __________________ 28A Coupe 28AR Roadster If it ain't broke..................Don't fix it......! Give to Cancer Research.......save a life www.driveoutcancer.org .

11-01-2011, 09:48 AM	#910
model.A.keith Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st.uk in the middle Posts: 5,902	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars __________________ 28A Coupe 28AR Roadster If it ain't broke..................Don't fix it......! Give to Cancer Research.......save a life www.driveoutcancer.org .

11-02-2011, 02:34 AM	#911
model.A.keith Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st.uk in the middle Posts: 5,902	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars Bob A couple more................. __________________ 28A Coupe 28AR Roadster If it ain't broke..................Don't fix it......! Give to Cancer Research.......save a life www.driveoutcancer.org .

11-02-2011, 02:34 AM	#912
model.A.keith Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st.uk in the middle Posts: 5,902	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars __________________ 28A Coupe 28AR Roadster If it ain't broke..................Don't fix it......! Give to Cancer Research.......save a life www.driveoutcancer.org .

11-02-2011, 02:37 AM	#913
model.A.keith Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st.uk in the middle Posts: 5,902	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars I don't think the 'bungie' was a piece of OEM supply...........! __________________ 28A Coupe 28AR Roadster If it ain't broke..................Don't fix it......! Give to Cancer Research.......save a life www.driveoutcancer.org .

11-02-2011, 02:58 PM	#914
Super88 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: K-town, (Kenosha)WI Posts: 353	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars You folks certainly have an impressive collection of photos. __________________ Super 88 Confidence is the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation.

11-03-2011, 08:22 AM	#915
TheOldFox Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 52	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars Long time lurker here, sticking a nose in on this cyclecar thread. I've gotten and studied the booklet from TheOldBicycleShop and I think I'm about ready to start designing my own cyclecar using modern parts and materials (for the first one, no point scaring the state safety inspectors too badly; at least not right away). My state (Virginia, USA) allows for replicas of pre-1949 cars to be built by hobbyists, but a complete homebrew is not allowed. So I need to pick a year, make and model to copy for my vehicle to be street legal. After looking through all these great photos I'm thinking about a 1924 Amilcar CGS as the body style to copy (always did love the skiff back ends from that area) using a narrowed VW bug front suspension to make nice with the law. This puts me in the same category as a T-Bucket, just with a lot less weight and a lot more class. Can anyone out there help me with some Amilcar specs and more photos to work from? Side Note: Banjeaux Bob's avatar ROCKS! I use that pic as an example of 'all the car a real man needs on his daily commute'. Thanks already for this thread, can't wait to see what comes next. TheOldFox

11-03-2011, 09:01 PM	#916
ebtm3 Alliance Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glen Mills PA USA Posts: 579	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars Found this forum a couple days ago. Semi-regular poster on Banger and Four cylinder Chevy forums, but had no idea this one even existed. Couple shots of a Morgan look alike that I built over 40 years ago. It has gone through 4 or 5 owners, I heard a couple months ago from the latest one My two sons in the B&W shot are 45 and 49 years old now. Harley pan just to get it on the road (still in it) was going to build an 80" knuckle but never got around to it. Mercedes all synchro 4 speed. Tail rotor gearbox from a Sikorsky chopper to turn power 90. Swing arm with coil over shocks rear, front suspension 170 Mercedes with the springs spaced farther apart. Fiat 500 steering, Harley VL brakes and wheels --aluminum body--rest homemade. BTW- see the rear bumper in the B&W shot --off a HD servi-car. One of the first times I had it out on the road I got it up on two wheels and ground the bottom corner on the RH side. Got it back down OK, but passenger and I didn't smell too pretty after that! Probably can scare up some other pix if anyone is interested. Herb __________________ IF IT WEREN'T FOR PHYSICS AND COPS, I'D BE UNSTOPPABLE! Last edited by ebtm3; 11-05-2011 at 09:22 PM.*

11-05-2011, 04:32 AM	#917
gnichols Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 6,208	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars Gang, I got my new Automobile magazine yesterday (Dec 2011) and there was an article on a Morgan 3 wheeler in it. A 2012 model. Yep, a NEW model. I had no idea. What's up? The performance is impressive. Creature features almost nil. Gary __________________ Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...p?albumid=2874 http://public.fotki.com/kitbashr/

11-05-2011, 05:56 AM	#919
malaguena Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between here and there in W.A. Posts: 331	Re: Let's Talk Cyclecars Wow, there are some true beauties. Almost makes me think of tinkering one together. __________________ Good morning whiskey, good morning night. The end of the world is in my sight." Hank3

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