Have you ever had three wheeled cars?
Mar 29, 2017 14:48:13 #
I started this topic yesterday as an add-on.
Have you ever had three wheel cars in the States?
Here are some Fine examples of what we have enjoyed in the UK.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=reliant+regal&qpvt=reliant+regal&qpvt=reliant+regal&qpvt=reliant+regal&FORM=IGRE
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=reliant+robin&id=9F8B71F1A8A1DAFE2C08F10DA49C050B2E006FFB&FORM=IQFRBA
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bond+bug&qpvt=bond+bug&qpvt=bond+bug&qpvt=bond+bug&FORM=IGRE
Have you ever had three wheel cars in the States?
Here are some Fine examples of what we have enjoyed in the UK.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=reliant+regal&qpvt=reliant+regal&qpvt=reliant+regal&qpvt=reliant+regal&FORM=IGRE
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=reliant+robin&id=9F8B71F1A8A1DAFE2C08F10DA49C050B2E006FFB&FORM=IQFRBA
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bond+bug&qpvt=bond+bug&qpvt=bond+bug&qpvt=bond+bug&FORM=IGRE
Mar 29, 2017 15:00:00 #
The trouble with having just one wheel in front is that they roll over too easily. One wheel in back is much better.
Mar 29, 2017 15:08:23 #
Mar 29, 2017 15:09:46 #
I managed to roll a Bond Bug once.17 at the time!
Having said that, the best car I have ever had for snow was the Reliant Robin.
Simply because it's pulling wheel was cutting through fresh snow and therefore, got a good grip.
Having said that, the best car I have ever had for snow was the Reliant Robin.
Simply because it's pulling wheel was cutting through fresh snow and therefore, got a good grip.
Mar 29, 2017 18:34:18 #
ken hubert wrote:
Think I will stick with my Mercedes
You will be unstuck from it I find where's it's parked.
Mar 29, 2017 19:02:42 #
I have never had a three wheeled car but I had a tricycle gear tractor. There were actually four wheels but the two in front were on one steering column. I got rid of it because I started farming some land that had slopes and the tractor was unstable there. I did put a roll bar on it (manufacturers sold roll bars at cost to encourage people to install them). But I valued my neck more than the tractor.
I had a friend who had a three wheel car in the '50s. He was killed in a rollover. The single wheel was in the back.
I had a friend who had a three wheel car in the '50s. He was killed in a rollover. The single wheel was in the back.
Mar 29, 2017 19:05:40 #
Mar 29, 2017 20:13:20 #
philmurfin wrote:
I started this topic yesterday as an add-on. br b... (show quote)
Haven't owned one, but here's probably the best known of the 3 wheelers - a Morgan (new version). Personally, from an engineering perspective, I have never understood the rationale unless it's a tax issue. Not that much cost to add the 4th wheel, and the advantages in handling (and braking) are manifest.
Mar 29, 2017 20:31:43 #
Mar 29, 2017 20:40:10 #
shelty wrote:
The Morgan. Now that's a great car.
You're absolutely right - Morgans are great cars (even the 3 wheelers 😎). I LOVE Morgans (and TVRs and Griffiths, and Ace Bristols, and...)
Mar 30, 2017 06:43:55 #
TriX wrote:
Haven't owned one, but here's probably the best known of the 3 wheelers - a Morgan (new version). Personally, from an engineering perspective, I have never understood the rationale unless it's a tax issue. Not that much cost to add the 4th wheel, and the advantages in handling (and braking) are manifest.
That Morgan takes some beating on and off road speed wise, there only about £35k a lot for me, but in the scope of things!
Mar 30, 2017 07:07:29 #
I ran into this Morgan at a local pub a couple of years ago. The guy who owns it said it was one of a few that actually survived the blitz during the war.
Mar 30, 2017 07:37:13 #
swimbob wrote:
I ran into this Morgan at a local pub a couple of years ago. The guy who owns it said it was one of a few that actually survived the blitz during the war.
Wow, that's a lovely machine, I'd love a go in that!
Mar 30, 2017 08:18:45 #
Mar 30, 2017 08:45:33 #
They may look it but believe me, they're not.
The vehicles with the one wheel in front, as i the pics I'd posted earlier, well that's a different ball game!
The vehicles with the one wheel in front, as i the pics I'd posted earlier, well that's a different ball game!
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