The A-Z of Three-wheelers by Elvis Payne

The A-Z of Three-wheelers by Elvis Payne

Love them or loathe them the three-wheeler, Cycle-car or even Tri-car, has had an important impact in the development of the present day motor car. From the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution to the concept cars of the future, these vehicles can hold their headlamps up with pride. They were present at the birth of motoring and possibly may be the answer to the future with the constant depletion of the Earth's energy resources.

The first self-propelled vehicle in the world was a steam powered three-wheeler developed by Frenchman Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot in 1769 with, over a century later in 1885, a Benz three-wheeler being the first recognized machine to be powered by a gasoline engine.

From pioneering machines such as John Knight's 1896 Petroleum Tricycle and Nazi scientist Count S. von Teleki's WI Bubble Puppy to the modern sporting vehicles of Razor Cars and the iconic Morgan 3three-wheeler, this fascinating chronicle covers over 1,000 models from more than 450 manufacturers.

Vehicles from such varied manufacturers as Allard Clipper, Br tsch, Heinkel, Singer and Zundapp, combine with the innovative 1933 Dymaxion built streamlined three-wheeler, Daihatsu delivery trucks, the 1938 USA built Trimobile and Reliant's much-loved Robin to bring to light the story of hundreds of remarkable three-wheeled vehicles.

Organized by manufacturer including full details of all models and over 470 photographs, together with an introduction by Charles Morgan of the Morgan Motor Company, The A-Z of Three-Wheelers is a comprehensive guide to this classic mode of transport.

Since 1990, when he bought his first Reliant automobile, Elvis Payne has been a Reliant devotee. He has assisted several media resources (TV, radio, magazine, books, and newspapers) with Reliant related information over the years, in addition to researching the company. He was also crucial in the creation of a blue heritage plaque to recognize the birthplace of Reliant in Tamworth. Elvis has authored several books about Reliant and its numerous models, as well as co-founding the Reliant Motor Club in 2016, where he currently serves as Chairman and Historian.

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ISBN 13	9781908347169
ISBN 10	1908347163
Title	The A-Z of Three-wheelers
Author	Elvis Payne
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Crecy Publishing
Year published	2013-09-30
Number of pages	256
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