This story began in the first years after World War II ended, it can be described financially that no one can afford a car and what is seen on the damaged roads seen throughout Europe are only bicycles and people on foot. And then there was an explosion in demand for motorbikes and scooters as a means of transportation, so motorcycle manufacturers were popping up all over Europe to turn the wheels of the economy again after being stagnant during World War II.
At that time it was noted several names of manufacturers from Italy began to surface as Piaggio or Innocenti tried to pioneer scooters based on the American designed scooters and then considered as the first country to popularize the scooter cultures throughout the universe. Besides that, there were several names of manufacturers from England, France and Russia (in the time of the Soviet Union) that emerged shortly after that. And in Germany itself, several names of manufacturers have sprung up such as DKW, Glas, Heinkel, Zundapp, Maico Mobil, Dürkopp and many others.
1950 Kroboth 100 or Kroboth Teddy in the museum Auto & Uhrenwelt Schramberg, Germany. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2BPpNV0)
Besides the names of the German manufacturers mentioned above, it turns out there is still another manufacturer from Germany who manufactures unique-shaped scooters even though in small amounts. It is known that the scooter manufacturer in question was founded by Gustav Kroboth and named Fahrzeug-und Maschinenbau G. Kroboth.
Gustav Kroboth grew up in the Sudetenland and had developed a love for all mechanical things since he was a young aged. When he turned 18, he constructed his own motorcycle engine, and a few years later began building by hand a BMW Dixi copy. After the war, he settled in Bavaria where he found himself with nothing but his tinkering skills which he put to work to try and eke out a
living.
In 1950, he managed has small, thriving poppy seed grinders and wooden toys business built out of old war equipment. After he managed to have enough money, he returns to do what he likes; build things with wheels and machines. On one occasion he had read an article about Vespa which would be introduced in Germany which then gave him an idea. He realized the need for something economical like a scooter but knew they could not look like motorbikes since they had all that weight at the back.
1951 Kroboth 150 Cabrio in the museum Auto & Uhrenwelt Schramberg, Germany. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PsIZzR)
So, he built a modified motorcycle frame with a Fitchel & Sachs 100 cc two-stroke engine placed under the rider and gave it unique leaf spring suspension. Then wrapped it in a scooter like a sheet metal disguise. The first hand-made Kroboth scooter weighed around 60 kg. By riding this handmade scooter, Gustav often goes around his neighborhood.
The scooter is inspired by the vibe of the steampunk design that is visible from the slats in the front cowling. And Gustav takes about 4 months to design and build a prototype. In mid-1951, he ceased producing poppy seed grinders by starting to manufacture the scooter in small number productions. He made a few refinements and was pushing them out by the fall of that year. Initially, the scooter was named "Kroboth 100", but soon the name was changed to "Kroboth Teddy," and made until 1953.
Then the second scooter model was made starting in 1951 up to 1953, using a 150 cc 2-stroke engine and weighed up to 98 kg. This scooter has a strong construction because it follows the design of other German scooters such as Maico and Heinkel. Where these scooters have bent large front shields which also include the front wheels, so German scooters often look much heavier with a more rounded shape than the Italian-made, which generally leave the front wheels free of the fenders.
And the third scooter model began to be made in 1953 with a modernized front fender construction so that the size is not too big but still functions well. Scooters that weigh between 130-133 kg, in addition to already having an electric starter. They could be had with a choice of three engines, 98cc, 147cc, and 175cc’s with the biggest one only available with a sidecar.
Because the Kroboth scooter construction method is still largely based on manual work. As a result, competition against larger brands cannot be maintained and in 1955 the last scooter was built.😢 Previously, Kroboth also ever built a three-wheeled microcar named Kroboth Allwetter Roller.
If we now seeing a motorcycle ridden and carried more than two passengers on the highway, of course we assume that's a dangerous action. But it would be different if we see it in the days before World War II, when the price of a car far beyond the reach of most families, and make motorcycles as an alternative.
1927 Böhmerland Langtouren was the world's first motorcycle with the casting wheels. (Picture from:http://bit.ly/2MxteFO)
Well, in the past a motorcycle equipped with a sidecar so that it could felt safer while load more passengers on it and had become a common sight when used on the highway. But at that time there was also something different, namely a unique motorcycle created by a Czech engineer named Albin Liebisch who turned out to have a two-wheeled vehicle design philosophy that was different from most people at the time.
1927 Bohmerland Langtouren was applied with two gearboxes and two fuel-tanks as well. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MxteFO)
Because instead of making motorbikes with sidecar, but instead he made a motorcycle design that is longer than an 'ordinary' motorcycle. Albin assumed that the unusual motorcycle, which he made for the manufacturer of Böhmerland in 1927 and was given the name Böhmerland Langtouren would be able to carry three passengers equally safely.
1927 Böhmerland Langtouren initially was used as an army transport motorcycle for up to three to four passengers on it. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/35YSooO)
With a longer wheelbase than a regular motorcycle, Albin thinks the motorcycle is easier to control when compared to a motorcycle with a sidecar. Even more unique, this motorcycle applies two gearboxes. The first gearbox is similar to other conventional motorbikes and is used by the rider, and the second gearbox is used by the passengers to help the rider change the gears.
Besides that there is also another uniqueness, this motorcycle has two tanks as well, one in front and the other one in the back. And the Böhmerland Langtouren uses a 603 cc single-cylinder engine, which turns out to be the world's first motorcycle to apply the casting wheels on both wheels.
At the beginning of this long motorbike was used as the army transport motorcycle for up to three to four passengers on it. And the chosen casting wheels because it's considered stronger given this motorcycle carried more passengers than the motorbikes in general. Unique isn't. Do you want to ride it?
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In the 2018, when Peugeot Motorcycle celebrated 120 years of existence by displaying a special model. And the model dedicated to celebrating those special event is the newest French company's three-wheeled vehicle product that is customized in such a way as to have the appearance of a classic product.
Peugeot Metropolis 120th Anniversary Custom was built to commemorate the company 120th anniversary in the 2018. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oIbjn7)
As a reminder, Peugeot first made a three-wheeled vehicle in 1889 to be shown off at the Paris Exhibition at the time, although then those vehicle was not manufactured. But later, the vehicle was made and tried to be marketed in 1900.
The Serpollet-Peugeot or Peugeot 1 was the company's first motor vehicle made in the 1889. This is a
steam-driven three-wheeler produced in collaboration with steam
specialist Léon Serpollet. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IYYcEY)
In order to celebrate the event, Peugeot Motorcycle then presented the figure of the Peugeot Metropolis 120th Anniversary Custom, which was first appeared at the Paris Motor Show 2018.
Unique front grille of Peugeot Metropolis 120th Anniversary Custom three-wheeled vehicle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oIbjn7)
At the time, the Peugeot Metropolis 120th Anniversary Custom comes with a shiny aluminum body cover with classic and unique front grille designs so that it looks like an old Spanish microcar Biscúter.
Right side view of Peugeot Metropolis 120th Anniversary Custom three-wheeled vehicle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oIbjn7)
Uniquely, the aluminum body is made by hand and takes about 500 hours to work on! Those customization work was carried out by a modification workshop named HH Service, known also as the car custom specialist.
Rear three quarter of Peugeot Metropolis 120th Anniversary Custom three-wheeled vehicle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oIbjn7)
Reportedly now, the Peugeot Metropolis 120th Anniversary Custom has been auctioned by the Artcurial auction house.. As quoted from Artcurial, this unique vehicle sold at a price of €24,700 (or approx Rp.389 million).
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If we talking about the scooters certainly can not be separated from the Italian. Yes, from this pizza country where was the scooter cultures began which then spread throughout the world till todays. But not only the Italian companies like Piaggio or Innocenti made scooters, apparently there are still many other manufacturers in the country also ever been made the scooters shortly after the second world war ended.
Noted that there are several Italian manufacturers who have made scooters in the past such as, Ducatiwho had made beautiful scooters Ducati Brio, then there wasTeodoro Carnielli&Comade the thin-bodied scooters named Carnielli Vittoria Type 65, then there's the Rumi 'Ant' Formichino fromMoto Rumi, etc.
Well, on this occasion we will discuss another Italian manufacturer named MV Agusta. Meanwhile, if we talk about this company we will immediately imagine a row of neat motorcycles with exotic designs. That's natural, because what is known by the world's two-wheeled fans about the products coming from these manufacturers were the kind-of-motorcycles such as, MV Agusta F3, Brutale, Rivale, until MV Agusta F4.
But make no mistake, the Agusta aeronautics company which was founded by Count Giovanni Agusta, a Sicilian aristocrat with a passion for flying machines on 1907 in Italy has ever been made the scooters too! Due to the situation in the time so it had to swerve to stay in alive. Like most other Italian manufacturers who experienced difficult times shortly after the second world war was over.
As a consequence of the war which then forbade Italy to produce any aircrafts thus forcing the aviation industries like Agusta, Piaggio and other should be diversify their businesses. In an effort to maintain their business continuity, then some of them anticipated by trying to make affordable light transportation rides such the scooters pioneered by Piaggio and Innocenti..
Then those Milan-based aviation company created the 'Meccaniche Verghera' brand in February 12, 1945 to mark its business diversification efforts. The result, in 1946 they managed to make a 125cc 2-stroke motorcycle model which was originally going to be named the 'Vespa,' but because the name had been registered by Piaggio previously for the name of its scooter production results, then the motorcycle was given the name of 'MV 98.'
Then to enlarge the company's profit margins and also to meet public expectations in the time was being crowdeed with the scooter demand, then in 1949 they made the first scooter model named MV Agusta 125 'A' continued by the launch of the MV Agusta 125 'B.' Both scooters use a 2-stroke, 125 cc engine combined with a 4 speed manual transmission system.
In the 1950s, the company also launched the CSL (C Super Lusso) scooter models. With a tubular step-trough frame and pressed steel and body panels that are not compressed, it combines a forced air cooling duet that flows in the center of the footing platform to provide cooling air to the engine. This scooter uses a 2 stroke single-cilinder engine displaced 123cc, and its 6:1 compression ratio helped generate 5 hp to the rear wheel via a 4-speed manual transmission. Production of this model was 2,500 units.
And then there is also the production of the CGT model which uses 2 engine options of 125 cc and 150 cc which are also combined with a 4 speed manual transmission system. And approximately 1.000 units were produced.
And the most famous MV Agusta's production scooter is MV Agusta Chicco which producted in circa 1960 to 1963. Within a span of three years, the company produced the Chicco scooters only 3,131 units.
Its curved design is very similar to the classic Vespa scooter. It uses a two-stroke engine with 155cc cubication combined with a four-speed manual transmission system. This scooter can be brought speeding up to a maximum speed of 75 kph.
Rare photo of the MV Agusta 'BIK' scooter, a one-piece pressed steel machine as far as we know. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2VAbHji)
As we all seen today, in fact the Chicco is the last scooter made by MV Agusta. But according to a number of sources that are worthy to be trusted, actually the company was also preparing a new scooter as a continuation of Chicco and denominated 'BIK.' It also said the scooter uses a 4 stroke 165 cc engine with semi-hydraulic tappets. Unfortunately, it was never made and the scooter never to be seen again since then.
Continuing the story of a classic scooter that ever existed and milling about on the streets around the world. And as we have known, if the culture of scooters began to be spread by the Italian duo scooter producers, Piaggio and Innocenti and then there're several companies in the Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia (in the time of the Soviet Union) and then cross the sea in the United States and even farther in Japan.
Don José Bolinches Bacete, the founder Cimera scooter manufacturer rode the Cimera Turismo back on 1950s. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/35BMyJR)
So now it is the turn of the matador country, Spain, which we will discuss about the existence of the scooters were ever made by the manufacturers from this country. Due to this country is also noted to have several manufacturers that have made scooters that are no less beauty and reliable than other scooters that have been made by manufacturers in other parts of the world.
For those reasons, then we initiated to explore on the cyberspace. And then we found several scooters figure made by Spanish companies from the articles compiled based on pictures by Scooterhood on Gramho, Facebook, etc. Then we add some related information from other sites. Here're two Spaniard companies who ever made a beautiful and reliable scooter:
1. Cimera (Boli)
In the first place is the Cimera scooter, an eccentric and unique scooter from Valencia, Spain, made by a manufacturer founded by Don José Bolinches Bacete, an industrial from Valencia Spain.
It is known, how's he can founded the company to produce several microcars to scooters, it thanks to his initial bussines to export fruits, especially oranges, from Valencia to Belgium. Even during the beginning of the Civil War in Spain, he and his wife (Yvonne Pieters Janssen) and their children (Juan and José) moved to Brussels, Belgium. Not only that, his company was also moved there.
In the course of his business it turned out that Don José Bolinches encountered many obstacles in Spain so that the bureaucrats at that time did not give any permission to his company to make four-wheeled vehicles. Over the time, in the 1950s he succeeded in making several three-wheeled microcars and scooters.
The figure of the Cimera scooter made between 1952 - 1955 can be said to be an eccentric scooter because it has an unusual front shield shape that was not possessed by other scooters at that time. Then the Cimera scooter uses a 250cc 4-stroke engine combined with a 2 speed automatic transmission system for 2 riding conditions, normal and special such as during storms and heavy rains.
The Cimera scooters are produced in 2 models, namely Turismo and Rural. For Cimera Rural scooters, it has no less unique function as an agricultural transportation rides and is capable of transporting harvests of up to 200 kg.
At the beginning of its creation, the Cimera prototype scooter is said to have several problems. As quoted from Motor Clásico magazine, the problematic part lies in the transmission levers of the rear wheel drive chain.
Besides producing two models of the Cimera scooter, it was also noted that the Don José Bolinches company had also built a scooter with the Boli brand in 1951. This scooter turned out to have a very special meaning. Because the scooter that was born in the dominant color of chrome with dark blue and gray paint accents was built special for his beloved wife. Ooh.. so sweet! But unfortunately manufacture ceased in 1955.
2. Montesa Fura (Ferret)
Then there is also a scooter made by a company from Barcelona, Catalonia called Montesa. Although only 2 units were made as prototypes in 1958. The idea behind making this scooter came from Pedro Permanyer, the company co-founders (with Francisco Bultó). At first he asked Bultó to design a basic scooter, but then instructed another company's engineer, Leoplodo Milá to complete it.
The center of the design is the use of very economical stamp steel sheets, formed into a 'U' shape. Additionally, its seater placed on the horse riding position which can be adjusted the height. The initial design plan of this scooter is to insert a third seat or or carry a box. Meanwhile, this scooter is powered by a 2-stroke, 150cc of Brio 110 engine that is capable of producing of 8 horsepower.
These Montesa Fura scooter have debuted at the 1958 Geneva Motor Show. As quoted from mcnews.com.au, that the first prototype of this unique scooter was in a private collection in Spain and the second one is still owned by the Permanyer family till today.
Noted then the manufacturer of Montesa produces scooters and motorcycles in the next few decades to date.
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The existence of a scooter in the midst of modern society that been began in the early 20th century seems not only to be used as one of reliable means of transportations, but also gives a special touch of art. It can be seen in the physical form of this transportation that varies ranging from cute to big and strong.
Bastert Einspurauto Libelle Concept designed by Anneke Bastert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oEsK7T)
All of those scooters are created from the skilled hands of designers and engineers who have built them starting from the design up to becoming the real forms with a touch of qualified engineering added with high-level art.
So do not be surprised if many of the classic scooter models are used as a source of inspiration for automotive designers today in making the design of the future vehicles. For example, the following is a design concept created by a participant in an internship at Mercedes Benz Design Stuttgart and later used as her diploma thesis supported by the German automotive giant, Daimler AG. The designer of this future scooter concept is an industrial design student from Bielefeld named Anneke Bastert.
Left side view of Bastert Einspurauto Libelle Concept designed by Anneke Bastert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oEsK7T)
The scooter design concept she made was given the name Bastert Einspurauto Libelle Concept. The future scooter design is described as a nimble urban two-wheeled vehicle with unique features that support practical, comfortable and contemporary transportation facilities that are conceptualized as contemporary family scooters. Besides the environmentally friendly scooters are also intended as an answer to traffic and parking problems for urban community, and are sophisicated designed to replace the city car.
An elegant handlebar of Bastert Einspurauto Libelle Concept designed by Anneke Bastert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oEsK7T)
It was also mentioned that the Libelle scooter concept designer had an obsession to 'revive' the figure of an elegant, comfortable, all-round Bastert Einspurauto scooters, then took it as a source of inspiration. For information, the classic Bastert Einspurauto scooters were made in Bielefeld, Germany in the 1950s.
Nice and spacious footboard of Bastert Einspurauto Libelle Concept designed by Anneke Bastert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oEsK7T)
Seen from the body shape of the Libelle concept is designed so elegantly, then there is a protective and windshield made of acrylic material that is able to give a gentle breeze and in the same time keeping the rider from the rain. (Is it true?) Then there is also a fusion of two forms become into one elegant handlebar and then supported by a comfortable seater.
An elegant handlebar of Bastert Einspurauto Libelle Concept designed by Anneke Bastert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oEsK7T)
As the feet on this beautiful Libelle scooter concept, a pair of 16" in diameter tires are also installed to ensure an easy, stable driving, and comfortable road handling. Then with a 125cc hybrid engine, this scooter can be used as an environmentally friendly vehicle in a long-distance rides and can also be a trendy and sporty companion when on riding in the city.
Rear side view of Bastert Einspurauto Libelle Concept designed by Anneke Bastert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2oEsK7T)
Anneke Bastert is the name of this concept scooter designer which later aroused our curiosity. Who exactly is she? Is she the heir of Bastert Einspurauto? Who knows? Before closing, maybe you want to see another scooter design concept that is no less cool. Jump here..!
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It all started when We're surfing the internet and then found a picture of a strange-shaped scooter. We're very curious to know what the name of this scooter.✂️
We were very curious wanted to know what the name of this scooter. Help Us!! (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Bi0lY9)
At
first glance, we assumed that the scooter was very rare indeed. And then when we see the scooter closely, it was more likely a scooter with lots of bumps and carrying a toaster. And then, We finally got a little information but it wasn't a complete answer to this mysterious scooter.
This is Proto Delaplace or Horsy scooter prototype made in 1948 by unfamous French manufacturer named Ets Delaplace & Co. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33nbin2)
As quoted from StabilCar on page 8, this strange-shaped scooter known as 'Proto Delaplace, or Horsy'
was a prototype made in 1948 by unfamous French manufacturer Ets
Delaplace & Co. which is located at 14rue Constantin,
Vitry-sur-Seine (a southeast suburb area about 7.5 km from the center of
Paris), France, and the company knew was produced the 'Horsy' moped brand during the 1950s.
1948 Proto Delaplace or Horsy scooter prototype uses an 85cc engine (in the front) combined with a 2-speed transmission system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33nbin2)
1948 Proto Delaplace is a scooter with a front-wheel-drive system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33nbin2)
As quoted from CyberMotorcycle, the scooter has appeared at the
Salon de l'Auto 1952 held in Paris. So far there was not much information that can be extracted about the company. So everything was very mysterious.😢
The
next-information obtained was about the engine used by this
unique-shaped scooter. It is said that the Proto Delaplace scooter uses
an 85cc (assumed two-stroke) Le
Poulain engine with a front-wheel-drive system (because the engine is
located at the front) combined with a 2-speed transmission system.
To
be sure this scooter will provide an unusual driving sensation. Due to the scooter adopted the front wheel drives system, you'll be felt a
weird sensation of being pulled by an engine rather than pushed. One could hardly steer the scooter.
The scooter was never ever produced (some said that it ever produced only nine units) and also no information about where this strange scooter now?If you have additional information about this mysterious scooter figure, don't hesitate to submit it to the comments box below. We really appreciate your help. Wanna see Gloobyscoot?
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