A German' bizarre round-designed scooter

Lutz knew as a small machinery manufacturer that had been building stationary engines since 1948. The company's full name was Lutz-GmbH. Braunschweig-Querum and had an address in Bienroder Weg 53, Fernruf 22122, Braunschweig-Kralenriede.

1950 Lutz R3 Hummel or Lutz-Roller with a 58 cc engine and basic lightweight body construction. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NZ2FtV)

This German' company founded in 1946 by Otto Lutz who held an engineering doctorate and had been employed as a professor at the Technical University in Stuttgart (1936) and later at the German Aircraft Engine Research Institute in Braunschweig.

1950 Lutz R3 'Hummel'
with a 58 cc engine. (Picture  
from:  http://bit.ly/33SnvAR)

Professor Lutz was later acknowledged for the work he had done relating to jet engines and two-stroke engine technologies and became a respected figure in aviation research. Professor Lutz died in 1974 and now his personal Lutz P53 moped has become part of the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig collections.

In the beginning, the company developed an efficient bicycle engine that could be easily installed in the frame of any bicycle's brands at that time. The engine was a 58cc 2-stroke as authorities limited new designs to less than 60cc.

The engine was also used to power wheel-chairs, lawnmowers, pumps and all manner of stationary machines. It's noted several other companies including Goebel, Delius and Adria used this engine.  As a result, some 2,000 of these 48 cc (b/s 40/39.5mm 49.3cc) machines are sold in 1951.

Sales brochure of Lutz-Roller or R3.  
(Picture from:  http://bit.ly/2NZ2FtV)

And then, Lutz GmbH developed several motor scooters, examples of which competed in the ADAC Deutschland Rundfahrt reliability trial. Besides that, Lutz also developed and marketed the moped.

Its first scooters appeared in 1949 wore basic lightweight bodywork construction made it rather similar to the early Italian machines and named 'Lutz R3 Hummel' using a 58 cc 2-stroke engine.

In 1950 the company got into trouble because it gave the standard vehicle name of the 'Hummel,' and the compatriot company DKW raised objections due to feeling have more right to the name, as a result, the Hummel name should be removed.

The following year Lutz produced a larger scooter named 'Lutz Autobahnroller' with a 175cc engine and designed by W. Lieb in a bizarre round-shaped. It was similar in appearance of the smaller model by retained the two-speed gearbox and used 8-inch wheels. The Autobahnroller engine claimed able to spew power up to 7 horsepower and made it could run-up to the speed of 80 kph. 

1951 Lutz Autobahnroller with a 175cc 2-stroke engine and designed in bizarre round-shaped by W. Lieb. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33SnvAR)

Unfortunately, there is no information about the Lutz Autobahnroller whether this scooter is produced or not. 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.

In the end, the company didn't stay long in the scooter business, because in 1952/1953, the company's sales numbers plummeted and forced them to cease production, later declared bankrupt in 1954.😢

Lutz P53, a private moped of Professor Lutz became part of the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig collection. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CTjujW)

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA | WALTER'S AUTOWERKSTATT | MO.PED.SE | ROLLERWELT | CYBERMOTORCYCLES]

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An American scarce Crocker Scootabout

From a number of references, we have found that the actual culture of scooters first appeared in America with the appearance of the first scooter in the world called the Autoped around 1915. Then the global popularity of scooters increased by the end of World War II, marked by the presence of Vespa and Lambretta in the pizza country.

The Three Stooges on the 1941 American-made, Crocker Scootabout. Surprised Moe let Curly be in the driver's seat. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qmraIF)

The popularity of these scooters in the post-war period was largely driven by the sluggish world economy, especially in countries directly involved in the war and made the people's purchasing power at that time were so low so then they were not afforded to buy the four-wheeled vehicles.

1941 Crocker Scootabout with its typical teardrop bodywork. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NZUMVn)

With the presence of scooters intended to provide low power personal transportation (50 to 250 cc engines). The original layout is still widely used in this application. Scooters are popular for private transportation, partly based on the low cost of purchase and operation and benefits that include convenience in parking and storage. Licensing requirements for scooters are easier and cheaper than those for cars in most parts of the world, and insurance is generally cheaper.

The Crocker Scootabout sales brochure. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2QpVzQZ)

Among American scooters before and after the war, one of them was made by the Crocker Motorcycle Company, the company known of single-cylinder speedway racing motorcycles from 1932, powerful V-twin road motorcycles from 1936, and the "Scootabout," one of the first modern styled motor scooters, in the late 1930s.

A telegraph cable delivery man uses the Scootabout in the 1942 movie-titled 'Talk of the Town'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qmraIF)

1941 Crocker Scootabout in a magazine
article. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ObXzJJ)

Have you ever watched the Three Stooges' classic film series? Well, in one episode, there was a scene where three of these hilarious friends were riding a Crocker Scootabout scooter and sidecar with all their funny behavior (see the picture above). The Los Angeles-based company made these scooters in short production periods.

The step-through scooter, designed by Al Crocker and distributed by Floyd Clymer, featured one-up seating, a centrifugal clutch, and a 2.3-hp Lawson air-cooled engine hidden behind a teardrop-shaped cowling pressed from sheet metal. The simplicity of operation was obtained through the use of an automatic clutch that engaged as the foot throttle was depressed. And by removing the foot from the throttle quickly, disengaged the clutch.

The operation is said to be somewhat similar to fluid drive such as used on some makes of 1941 cars. A foot lever operated an internal expanding brake band on which was mounted Ferodo lining. Choke and compression releases are combined in one lever on the right handlebar. The standard color was black with red panels. And a tow-back attachment was available for use in attaching the unit to car bumpers.

Sales brochure of Crocker Scootabout
(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NZVBNZ)

The Crocker Scootabout was considered a forerunner at the time it was released. Scooters of the time were very plain, no-nonsense fun machines, and the Crocker Motorcycle Company gave them style with a streamlined design including two-toned paint jobs and skirted fenders even before Indian made that look famous, and the company furthered scooter design by adding a crude suspension to the front end in 1941.

At the time, the scooter was sold for $139.00. Unfortunately with the war underway and the supply of the Lawson air-cooled engines dried up so the production ceased in 1942. It's thought at the time, less than 100 units of these little scooters were ever produced.😢

In 1997 the Crocker name was resurrected by collectors Markus Karalash and Michael Schacht in order to supply replacement parts for the original Crockers. After an enthusiastic response to reproduction parts produced for a restoration, the partners decided to officially incorporate Crocker Motorcycle Company in January 1999. In 2002 steps began to trademark Crocker Motorcycle Company Worldwide, and they anticipate the ability to eventually assemble complete reproductions of all Crocker Motorcycles. Wanna see the Lutz scooters.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CROCKER MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | KICKSTARTKAREN | FLESH&RELICS |  HAGGERTY]

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A snail-likened mini bike creeping on the streets

Still discussing the unique creativity of the world's automotive fans. When We first saw the figure of this mini bike, a unique and funny impression immediately appeared. How not a minibike made by a man from Indiana, the United States named Brent Walker some time ago had attracted a lot of attention in cyberspace when it was first shown.

A unique snail-likened mini bike named Volkspod by Brent Walker made of the VW Beetle's front fender. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2qaZLJO)

This mini bike is named Volkspod, seeing from its name, it can be seen that there is a connection with the VW car due to it was actually built by Brent Walker from the VW Beetle's front fender. The idea to make this unique vehicle, apparently departed from the maker who is also a VW Beetle fan, thus arousing the idea of ​​making a unique vehicle from those vehicle's components. Might be the initial idea that has similarity to the vehicle that was discussed earlier by us, namely Paul Gorell's Crosley sign-turned-scooter. 

As quoted from Rideapart, the making of this unique mini bike by Brent Walker can be said success. By its snail-likened body, will immediately make people directly pointed their two eyes by frowning in amazement when this funny mini bike passes in front of them.

The Volkspod by Brent Walker used a small-capacity 79 cc engine capable of producing power of 6.5 horsepower. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rTEy7z)

As mentioned above, this mini bike has a body taken from the VW Beetle' front fender which is supported by a frame structure made of small tubular pipes. This cute mini bike wore a pair of 13-inch alloy wheels wrapped in thick tires to make its figure look proportionate.  

The Volkspod by Brent Walker supported by a frame structure made of small tubular pipes. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2rTEy7z)

Also not to forget, Walker then pinned a small-capacity 79 cc engine capable of producing power of 6.5 horsepower. The engine was taken from a lawnmower and paired with an automatic transmission system to be able to make this funny mini bike crawling on the streets. 

From the workmanship in detail, this cute two-wheeled vehicle also features a bike's standard handlebars, kickstand, throttle cable, then there's around the front headlight and rear brake light has taken also from the VW Beetle. And to make the rider can sit comfortably also pinned a single soft seat to hold the rider's body so as not to sag while riding this snail-likened two-wheeled vehicle.

Brent Walker said that everything was made by hand without using any factory machinery. Until now there are only 2 units of snail-likened mini bikes that have been successfully made, each with a color of birch green and pastel blue. When uploaded on his Instagram, many people are willing to spend to buy this Volkspod. Do you want to have this snail-likened two-wheeled vehicle? If Yes, please Direct Message (DM) the Brent Walker's Instagram account.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WALKER WERK | RIDEAPART | THE DRIVE | VISORDOWN]

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The world's first of scooter has no rider's seat

Two wheels and a plank. It would be a modest beginning for a mode of transportation characterized by peaks and troughs in use and popularity unrivaled by any other contemporary human-created vehicles. Nowadays scooters have become one of the very popular vehicles. Since the appearance of the first scooter on a century ago or rather 1915 ago and did you know that the world's first scooter is called the Autoped.

The Autoped was seemingly well-publicized in its day, and contracts were gained with the U.S. Postal Service as a delivery vehicle and police forces as a patrol vehicle. It clearly performed its tasks as advertised, as this was a significant public expenditure. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/32JKdtq)

As quoted from Newatlas, this scooter was initially used by people in New York, United States, and then spread to Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. The first scooter is considered quite efficient because it has a small size and has no rider's seat.

Besides ridden by US Postal service delivery men, traffic officers, the Autoped also was seen using by high society in the time. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KhQo1E)

The world's first scooter maker was Arthur Gibson through his company named The Autoped Company of Long Island City. Initially, this vehicle is intended for children by using a 155 cc engine and able to ride with a maximum speed of 48 km/hour. Initially, this scooter was also made because it was inspired by the needs of public service providers, such as the U.S Postal Service and Police forces.

With its small dimension, thus allowing the scooter to pass through small aisles in the country. And to do the braking, the rider who rides it in standing position just needs to pull the handlebars a little downward to slow down the speed of the Autoped.

Schematics for the Autoped were patented and awarded to inventor Arthur Hugo Cecil Gibson in 1916, although it would seem that Joseph F. Merkel - creator of the Flying Merkel motorcycle - played a large hand in the Autoped’s completion. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KhQo1E)

With the development of this vehicle, and coupled with the transfer of ownership of the company which was previously owned by Arthur Gibson, and in 1918 the company was bought by the famous battery company, Eveready. Since then, the product changed its name to Eveready Autoped and also equipped with batteries and coil.

The Autoped with optional seat licensed and offered by the German industrial giant Krupp. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/32JKdtq)

Finally, the use of the scooters expanded and in Europe, there's great acceptance and the Autoped was manufactured by the giant Krupp company in Germany under license from 1919 to 1922. The idea then grew and received significant international support when the German industrial giant Krupp licensed and offered an Autoped with optional seat.

1919 ABC Scootamota, a seated, single-cylinder, 123cc rear-wheel powered scooter with a top speed of 15mph. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KhQo1E)

Other companies would enter the scooter industry following the Autoped, prominent among them ABC Motorcycles, a British motorcycling outfit that sponsored several moto films of the early 20th century some of which starred by an American famous actress at the time, named Shirley Kellogg. In 1919, the company developed the Scootamota, a seated, single-cylinder, 123 cc rear-wheel powered scooter with a top speed of 15 mph that was manufactured between 1919 and 1922. 

1919 ABC Scootamota, a seated, single-cylinder, 123cc rear-wheel powered scooter with a top speed of 15mph. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NZUMVn)

The 1930s was seen an increase in the use of motorized scooters around military bases, airports, throughout urban areas, and even in many Hollywood film studios, and, in the 1940s, featured usage as a low-energy mode of transport during wartime fuel rationing.

The next scooter such as the Cushman Airborne Scooter then known becomes one of the Lambretta and Vespa scooter design references made by Corradino D'Ascanio for Innocenti SA and Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/32JKdtq)

Thus it is no exaggeration if the Autoped is called the ancestor of all motorscooters with its DNA has proven in Italy (Vespa and Lambretta) scooter craze of the 60s and Honda's rise to become the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the 70s. To this day, there are more scooters than motorcycles sold globally.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW ATLAS | UNAGI SCOOTERS | WIKIPEDIA]
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Another mysterious scooter of France

It turns out that many mysterious scooters have been born in France in the past. After some time ago we were discussed the mysterious figure of the prototype scooter named Proto Delaplace, then there was Gloobyscoot. And now, the scooter to be discussed is the 1957 Boudier Super B58. A t il vraiement éxisté?

The Boudier Super B58 scooter was designed by Pierre Boudier and uses a 125 cc horizontal Ydral's engine combined with the 3-speed manual transmission system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33HuFYB)

1957 Boudier Super B58 has debuted at the
Salon de l'Auto 1957 held in Paris in October.  
(Picture from:  http://bit.ly/377YEv4)

This French scooter was designed by Pierre Boudier by using a 125 cc horizontal engine from Ydral and combined with the 3-speed manual transmission system. The prototype scooter has debuted at the Salon de l'Auto 1957 held in Paris in October. So far there was no information about the scooter manufacturer.

After that this scooter was manufactured by the Ateliers Aéronautiques de Rambouillet, where the scooter had used a fiberglass body, then in front there was a conventional scooter-style headlight with a large fog light within the front guard.

1957 Boudier Super B58 has unique-
shaped luggage under the handlebars.  
(Picture from:  http://bit.ly/2ObXzJJ)

This scooter is also equipped with foot operated-integral hydraulic brakes and the independent front brake on the handlebars.

On the back is mounted the fuel tank, spare tires, and oscillating suspension system. While in the front, its suspension with drawn-wheel and Neiman rings.

The scooters are planned to be sold in the fall plus its 50 cc scooter version, but it was not ever produced. And it seems that the scooter is the only one that has ever been produced under the Boudier brand. 😢

Until now we don't have any information about where's this 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 the Lutz rounded design scooter

The Boudier Super B58 has applied the fiberglass body, conventional scooter-style headlight with a large fog light below within the front guard, and foot operated-integral hydraulic brakes and the independent front brake on the handlebars. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/33Qf09q)

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CYBERMOTORCYCLE | CLUB-YDRAL | Z'HUMEURS & RUMEURS | MOTO SCOOTER ANNEE 50 60]

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This is the skinniest scooter in the world

Since it was first introduced shortly after the end of the second world war, the scooter has now become one of the automotive products that are loved by many fans. And there have been many scooters made by manufacturers all over the world.

Paul Gorrell rides on his Crosley sign-turned-scooter in 2011. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/36ZgyA3)

Of the many scooters been created, but not many people know that there's a scooter is claimed to be the world's skinniest one. The scooter was named Crosley sign-turned-scooter. And its name was taken due to it made of four inches of the outer part of either side of 1949 Crosley convertible, welded together and shortened.

As quoted from Hemmings, this unique of a Crosley dealership sign-turned-scooter brought by a fellow Crosley enthusiast to historian and Crosley collector named Paul Gorrell of Burlington, Iowa in 1986. Then naturally he had the idea to turn the sign into a functional and rideable scooter.

Furthermore, Paul Gorell said that the Crosley sign-turned-scooter shapes taken from various vehicle parts consisting of Yamaha, Crosley, and Subaru. To make it more eye-catching, then this unique scooter's body is given the red color.

Front three-quarter of Crosley sign-turned-scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/36ZgyA3)

At first glance, the scooter shape is different from any scooter in the world. There is no typical shape of Vespa or Lambretta scooter in it. There's only an unusual form that resembles something like a rideable kids toy. On the scooter, there's a single large headlight in the front, then the car's steering wheel at the top and no leather seats for its rider and passengers.

Rear three-quarter of Crosley sign-turned-scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/36ZgyA3)

For the engine, this scooter purely relies on the power of a one-cylinder Yamaha engine. Coil springs and shock absorbers serve as the suspension, all mounted to one side so the other side would still look mostly like a sign, complete with Crosley hubcaps on the wheels.

The Crosley sign-turned-scooter was able to ride as far as 50 miles. And while driving on the road, many people pay attention to this thin body scooter. Uniquely, due to its unusual body apparently, besides human, there're many animals were also interested in perched on the Crosley scooter.

"I have never shown anything that makes a person's feet stop walking. There are also two chickens that are perched to the latter, which is why many people like Crosley," said Paul Gorel. And we thought this is one form of the eccentric behavior of automotive enthusiasts in expressing their creative ideas. What do You think?

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HEMMINGS]

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