It is understood that the presence of a scooter as a two-wheeled vehicle that began with the handlebar-mounted on the wooden-plank wheeled has had a lot of influence on the modern community to date. The 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.
1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 50 appeared in a blend of retro-modern look and uses a 50 cc two-stroke engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C6FET1)
And the scooters reached the height of glory in the 1950s until the 1960s marked with many scooter models made by the manufacturers from all over the world. At that time countless manufacturers were trying to achieve success as what had been achieved by the duo successful Italian scooter manufacturers, Piaggio and Innocenti.
Right side view of 1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 50. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C6FET1)
Japan is no exception, this country was also affected in the euphoria of the glory of the scooter at that time. Many manufacturers in Japan also produce scooters, not to forget the automotive giant Honda. After launching its first scooter in 1954 and called the Honda Juno K, which was then followed by many other scooters.
And in the 1990s Honda was also noted to have produced a model of a small-engined scooter that had a very unique shape that was named Honda Joker. Although given the name Joker, but actually this is not a joke from Honda, but a cutie fun scooter. The scooter was first launched in Japan and produced from 1996 to 1999. Then it also marketed in Europe and the US, where it was renamed the Honda Shadow SRX and came in two versions respectively which had either a 50cc or 90cc two-stroke engine.
1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 90 appeared in a blend of retro-modern look and uses a 90 cc two-stroke engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2CBeGCT)
According to the maker, it built just for fun and all-day riding enjoyment with an outrageous sense of bulbous, 'big old American car' style and ultra-wide handlebars. In other words that the Shadow was designed with an innate sense of fun that stands out and grabs attention like no other scooter on the road and its design concept was based on being used for basic transportation means, and the custom-motorcycles of the US.
Rear three-quarter view of 1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 90. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2CBeGCT)
The Honda Shadow also could be said as the trendsetters exceeded and still smudges the boundaries of convention to set out in this bold direction in the world scooter design. It could be seen from its broad forward profile with the fat, rounded front fender, "front bumper" trim and giant "spot-light" headlight perched high atop the swept-back handlebar, back to its outlandish "wraparound" rear bumper and taillight, made the Shadow is a real stylist’s dream. This is why the Honda Joker has great popularity between people who love a beautiful scooter.
Because of its cute and unique shape, it is not surprising then this Honda scooter succeeded in attracting many enthusiasts from all over the world. Today the Joker scooter selling prices ranging from the US. $1,100 to more than $2,500 (depending on conditions). And in our opinion, the prices are commensurate for such beautiful scooter. Are you interested to have it?
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Until now, two-wheeled vehicles remain one of the modes of transportation chosen by modern urban society. And the scooter, which is also one of the two-wheeled vehicles, remains a belle that has loyal fans. So it is not surprising that Vespa, the famous Piaggio's scooter brand, can still exist and be successful in the global automotive market.
Piper J Series 01, a super-powered scooter with a charming classic style. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Not to mention other modern scooter brands from Lambretta, Peugeot was then followed by Japanese manufacturers up to Chinese. This indicates that the global scooter market still has its own segments that still promises abundant profit coffers.
Apart from the lucrative promises of the global scooter market which then attracted the interest of many well-known manufacturers, it turns out there are still small and start-up manufacturers who are also interested to compete in the competition. And one of them is PiperMoto, a British company founded by John Piper in 2013 specializing in motorcycle and scooter projects.
Piper J Series 01 uses a KTM 690 Duke engine which is capable of pouring power up to 67 horsepower. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Maybe you will ask, who is John Piper? He’s a name that crops up throughout the recent history of British motor innovation. And his portfolio has many brilliant notes, for example, He has ever been worked for Williams designing Group B rally cars and F1 parts, been race engineer to Nigel Mansell, worked for Benetton F1, Pro-drive and many others.
Piper J Series 01 to be able to reach 62 mph (100 kph) in around four seconds. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
And then he also has ever designed Sports Cars for Jaguar and Panoz, worked as a consultant designer for the Foggy Petronas motorcycles, and worked as chief designer of the 350mph JCB land speed car.
Piper J Series 01 is expected to have a top speed in the order of 120 mph (approx 193 kph). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Then what kind of scooter is made by John Piper's company? As quoted from ScooterLabUk, PiperMoto has recently launched its first scooter, named Piper J Series 01. But unlike scooters in general, which are synonymous with small-powered, slow, and boring vehicles, the Piper J1 scooter displays something very different. The company describes its J Series 01 as a super-powered scooter that was developed from the contemporary motorcycle engineering, with a classic scooter looks and styling.
Piper J Series 01 rear wheel sits on a CNC machined billet swinging arm with the shock mounted above the engine and is operated by a rising-rate linkage system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Why is it called a super-scooter? This is a scooter with an exterior appearance that carries the true classic style and uniquely, it uses a KTM 690 Duke engine which is capable of pouring power up to 67 horsepower on tap this is expected to have a top speed in the order of 120 mph (approx 193 kph). With a weight of only 160 kg is still considered low for the maxi-scooter (most weigh over 200 kg) so this promises an excellent acceleration. The scooter maker expects the J1 to be able to reach 62 mph (100 kph) in around four seconds. Wow!!😮
Piper J Series 01 uses a steel trellis design chassis, built around a 690cc LC4 engine located at the rear of the scooter. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
The big scooter that took a complete KTM 690 Duke as a donor for its engine, wheels, brakes and master cylinders was entirely fabricated exclusively in the UK. The scooter also uses a steel trellis design chassis, built around a 690cc LC4 engine located at the rear of the scooter, and a KTM telescopic upside-down forks mounted on the front.
Piper J Series 01 bodywork is made of fiberglass in a style that seems to take inspiration from the Lambretta or other famous classic scooters from the 1950s and 1960s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)
Meanwhile, its 17-inch rear wheel sits on a CNC machined billet swinging arm with the shock mounted above the engine and is operated by a rising-rate linkage system. From the outset, this super-scooter has been designed with performance in mind. The bodywork has been set high to offer great lean angles. Meanwhile, 50-50 weight distribution matches other fine-handling maxi-scooters like the Yamaha TMAX. The bodywork is made of fiberglass in a style that seems to take inspiration from the Lambretta or other famous classic scooters from the 1950s and 1960s. If You interested in this super-scooter, the company said that You should be prepared money around £25,000, plus a KTM Duke to use as a donor vehicle.😲
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Some time ago we discussed the 1930 Excelsior KJ Henderson, a unique custom motorcycle built by Orley Ray Courtney in 1936. As quoted from Hemmings it was the first custom motorcycle that he made by using Henderson 4-cylinder engined motorcycle as its base. Apparently, it was not the first and last motorcycle built by him.
1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom motorcycle built by Orley Ray Courtney based on the 1940 Indian Scout motorcycle. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C5NjAH)
It turns out that in 1950, he made motorbike again in his spare time in his suburban garage on Harper Street in Pontiac, Michigan, just a few blocks from where Pontiac Silverdome is now located. The entire process of working to form all the fenders and side skirts and make saddlebags and surfboards took approximately two years and was done by himself together with his son.
The motorcycle frame which later known as 1952 Enterprise was made of 1 1/8 inch chromed steel tubing and designed to be able to carry an Indian Scout V-twin 45-cu.in. or 750cc engine. But other machines that also existed at that time such as the Harley K engine could also be installed on the frame by making a few modifications. To start the engine, it can use an electric starter or kick-start. The Indian engine is capable of producing power of 40hp at 5,000hp coupled with a 3-speed transmission system.
1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom motorcycle displayed at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in 2016. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/302vvP8)
The handlebars are mounted to the second forward steering wheel, 10 inches in front of the original, and connected to the front fork by pulling the link. The front wheels have a single coil spring, with suspension limited by "snubber" ride dampener Indian motorcycle style. The spark movement is on the left handlebar, with throttle control on the right. The front fender has a 3-gallon gas tank, which allows the two-passenger seat to be mounted 10 inches more forward on the frame than other bikes of the era.
1952 'Enterprise' is 112 inches long and weighs 580 pounds and has long footboards add to the comfort, and prevent splashing. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/38OIdou)
Then for the rear suspension mounted one coil-over-shock-mounted from the frame to the rear fender. Even though the ground clearance is high at 7 1/8 inch, the front seat position allows the bike to sit 3-inch lower than the current production bike and significantly lowers the center of gravity of the motorcycle. This makes the motor much easier to set in tight turns.
The dimension of the Enterprise motorcycle is about 112-inch long with a 58-inch wheelbase and weighs about 580 lbs. It is 28-inch tall, the front fenders are 26-inch wide and the passenger seating area is only 14-inch wide.
The motorcycle's frame is 1 1/8 inch chrome-steel tubing and the handlebars, 10 1/2 inches forward on an extension tube, are mounted on a second head. They connect through drag links to the fork. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C5Q30X)
The crafted rear saddlebags attached to the rear fender skirt makes the back of the bike 24-inch wide and gives the bike a ride-on-rocket-ship look. This motorbike uses conventional drum motor brakes, and fuel savings are advertised as 50 MPG on the highway.
1952 'Enterprise' streamlining continues to tail. The machine is 26 inches wide. Bulges flanking sides of the rear wheel are metal-covered saddlebags. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gU4Nis)
The motorcycle was finished in time to be presented at the Detroit Motorama Show in 1952, and the company brochure was distributed under the company name Courtney Enterprise. The design caught the attention of many writers and design engineers in the early 1950s and was featured in the September 1952 Cycle Magazine and the March 1953 edition of Popular Science. But it is not known how many motorcycles like this have ever been made by Courtney Enterprise (while some said around three Enterprise motorcycles are known to have actually been built).
1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom mega-scooter displayed for the first time at the Detroit Motorama Show in 1952 shortly after finished to be built. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gU4Nis)
Now one of the 1952 Enterprise motorcycles is owned by Frank Westfall as well as the 1930 Excelsior KJ Henderson motorcycle.Actually, there are still other Enterprise motorbikes built-in 1956 using a 650cc BSA engine and transmission, but only one example is known to be built and used by Ray Courtney's son. But unfortunately, its whereabouts are unknown.😢
And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.
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As an automotive enthusiast, and of course, you know about Bentley, one of the well-known British brands that are very popular with its premium car models. With a very exclusive design and expensive luxury, this car also deserves to be a dream car four-wheeled automotive enthusiast.
Thomas Angebault, a French industrial designer proposed his Voltage Racer motorcycle concept to be Bentley's first luxurious superbike. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZcYFfj)
As quoted from Autoevolution, recently a French industrial designer named Thomas Angebault showed one of his best motorcycle designs called Voltage Racer 😎 which he thought worthy to be the Bentley's first luxurious superbike if the brand was really intended in producing motorbikes in the near future.
The Bentley Voltage Racer's swingarm is supporting the front hubless wheels at the bottom so that can multiply the front wheel propulsion system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZcYFfj)
The result is no doubt because this electric-powered motorcycle has the best design in every corner by carrying the Neo-Retro style. If Bentley was really interested in giving birth to motorcycle products, it should be has a similar luxury like the car they had been marketing all of this time?
The Bentley Voltage Racer appears in Neo-Retro style by using two headlights also featured with a supercharger sitting in front of the radiator. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZcYFfj)
From the scattered rendering images, it appears the motorcycle's swingarm is supporting its front hubless wheels at the bottom so that can multiply the front wheel propulsion system. This means the Bentley electric-powered motorcycle runs with two wheels drive system.
The electric-powered Voltage Racer motorcycle is thought has similar luxury as the Bentley premium cars if the British company would like to produce it. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZcYFfj)
The front section is also somewhat unique by using two headlights. Unfortunately, there is no further info related to other detailed specifications of this motorcycle. If true this motorcycle can be entered the Bentley production line and predicted this would be one of the best variants introduced.👍
The reason is, not only the attractive design with a touch of British traditional racing green color, there are the best features that will also be embedded in this motorcycle. What do you think? Is this motorbike worthy to be the first Bentley luxurious superbike?
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Lamborghini, one of Italy's premium sports car manufacturers, is launching a new variant in the super-electrification range. Yes, on Thursday, July 8, 2020, the raging bull logoed car manufacturer officially launched the Lamborghini Sián Roadster.😎
Lamborghini Sián Roadster officially launched at July 8, 2020, and only built 19 units already sold out. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fmB2qg)
Like the previous Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 Coupe variant, which was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2019 and which was produced by the Italian manufacturer in limited numbers, only 63 units. Now when the version of the Lamborghini Sián roadster is launched, the manufacturer says it will also be produced in a more limited number, which is only 19 units.
The Lamborghini Sián Roadster, which was built using the Aventador SVJ platform, can be customized according to the wishes of its owners in the Lamborghini Centro Stile. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fmB2qg)
By carrying the hybrid system, the Lamborghini Sián Roadster beside uses a V12 engine, it also uses 48 Volt electric motor so make its power more violent. How could that be, the V12 engine developed by Lamborghini for the Sián was able to produce power equivalent to 785 horsepower as well as being the largest in the history of the Italian raging bull manufacturer. The Sián Roadster also gets an additional 34 horsepower power from its hybrid system.
Lamborghini Sián Roadster uses the hybrid system that consisted of a V12 engine and 48 Volt electric motor. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fmB2qg)
In total Sián can be produced the power equivalent to 819 horsepower. The power is channeled through the 7-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Roads) transmission system to its 4-wheel drive. And now the numbers of Lamborghini Sián Roadster acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in less than 2.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of more than 350 kph.
Unlike other hybrid cars, the Sián does not use batteries. Instead, the Lamborghini electric system uses a supercapacitor which is claimed to have more energy than an ordinary battery. The company said that the supercapacitor unlike batteries can be charged immediately in a faster time and can draw energy as in the braking process. Supercapacitor also does not run out as easily as battery capacity, so it can be used in millions of times the energy charging.
In total Lamborghini Sián Roadster can be produced the power equivalent to 819 horsepower. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fmB2qg)
The Lamborghini Sián Roadster, which was built using the Aventador SVJ platform, can be customized according to the wishes of its owners in the Lamborghini Centro Stile. And the figure of the car at the launch event appeared in the Blu Uranus color which was mentioned as a result of the color combination of sky blue and green field. Whereas the rims are given a color called Oro Electrum, as the color chosen for Lamborghini electrification.
The dimensions are not much different from the previous version of Lamborghini Sián. The roadster variant has a length of 4,980 mm, a width of 2,265 mm, a height of 1,133 mm, and using a carbon fiber monocoque chassis so that it has a fairly lightweight, although it was not revealed specifically by Lamborghini.
Unfortunately, Lamborghini still has not revealed the price of the Sián Roadster. As quoted from Motor1, the estimated price of this roofless supercar is translucent at the US $3.7 million or around Rp.53 billion. Are you interested to buy it? If yes. It's too late because the most ferocious Lamborghini roadster variant is already sold out.😿 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
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After presenting a rarely seen sportscar figure named 1970 Costin Amigo a while ago, and on this occasion we will again present the unique sportscar figure that once existed and perhaps will never be seen again because until today its existence is unknown.😢
1966 Titania Veltro GTT 1500 Coupe (Intermeccanica) was shown for the first time at the 48th Salon de Turin in 1966. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2BHFr8B)
And the sports car that will be discussed on this occasion is the Titania Veltro GTT 1500 Coupe, the only one sports car prototype ever made in 1966 by an Italian automotive company called Intermeccanica based on a design created by Franco Scaglione, the Italian renowned automotive designer at the time. As an automotive designer, he was very famous at the time, so it is not surprising that many cars in his design work have become legendary car figures to this day.
1966 Titania Veltro GTT 1500 Coupe (Intermeccanica) also featured longitudinal slots in the hood as air extract. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2BHFr8B)
Yes, from Franco Scaglione's magical hand touch had given birth many legendary car designs such as the 1952 Abarth 1500 Biposto Coupe which is the first concept car from a series of the B.A.T. (Berlina Aerodinamica Technica) car models, and then the most beautiful car ever, Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale which made its debut for the first time on August 31, 1967, and many others.
1966 Titania Veltro GTT 1500 Coupe (Intermeccanica) dubbed as one of Franco Scaglione’s most inspired designs. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2BRsLvN)
This one-off prototype of the Titania Veltro GTT 1500 Coupe also known as 'Hairy One', and was shown for the first time at the 48th Salon de Turin in 1966. It appeared very elongated with a diminutive Vanwall-esque air intake, and also featured longitudinal slots in the hood as air extracts. And under its front hood lies a British Ford 106E engine, that made it able to run up to top speed was nevertheless 124 mph.
1966 Titania Veltro GTT 1500 Coupe (Intermeccanica) used a British Ford 106E engine, that made it able to run up to top speed was nevertheless 124 mph. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2BRsLvN)
As quoted in the book titled 'Intermeccanica: The Story of the Prancing Bull' on-page of 66, the Titania Veltro sportscar did teach Franco Scaglione a lot about the emerging science of aerodynamics. Curiously, many automotive experts said that the car was similar to that of another great aerodynamicist, Englishman Frank Costin's Amigo of 1970. Both were aesthetically too long in the wheelbase, neither made it commercially, but both excelled aerodynamically by using production engines.
1966 Titania Veltro GTT 1500 Coupe (Intermeccanica) appeared very elongated with a diminutive Vanwall-esque air intake. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2BHFr8B)
As mentioned before, this car has never been made into a production model by the Italian 'prancing bull' logoed car manufacturer, and sadly until now it is unknown where it is. And once again, strangely, there is not a single note that records and informs when and where this one-of-a-kind sports car was lastly seen.😢 Video below was not about Titania Veltro but another unique car designed by Franco Scaglione.👼
Many great cars that once triumphed while competing on the circuit were never seen again for a long time. So that not many people nowadays know the shape any more especially the achievements it had achieved in its heyday. And only a few of them ended their racing career just to sit silently in the corner as a display item in the museum or a collection of rich automotive enthusiasts.
1970 Costin Amigo number 6 of the 9 ever documented one and comes with the special air intakes fitted for the Le Mans race. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/31STGBU)
The Costin Amigo was one of them. It's a lightweight sports car built in the United Kingdom in the 1970s and was designed by Frank Costin (one of the founder of the Marcos (automobile) company) and built-in Little Staughton, Bedfordshire.
This car is considered by many, to be Frank Costin's greatest design and styling elements of almost every car of the period can be seen in this one car. Aerodynamics is pure science and Frank Costin was the best of his generation, his CV including the World Championship winning Vanwalls of the late 1950s.
Interior view of the 1970 Costin Amigo number 6 of the 9 ever documented one. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/31STGBU)
Its 2-liter engine and running gear came from the Vauxhall VX 4/90, but its plywood monocoque frame and aerodynamic fiberglass body gave it a top speed of 137 mph (220 kph), and a quoted 0-60 time of 7.2 sec. And reportedly only eight (or nine, depending on the source) of the cars were ever sold.
1970 Costin Amigo number 6 is fitted with its original Blydenstein 2.3 liter Vauxhall Dry sump rally spec engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/31STGBU)
This is the most famous of all Costin's being effectively their Works Car. It was driven at Le Mans in 1971 in the 3-hours race (not the legendary 24 Hours) by Brian Hart and Paul Pycroft de Ferranti and also by the legendary Gerry Marshal who won in the car at Thruxton in 1971.
1970 Costin Amigo also has a split-circuit braking system and a Getrag 5 speed gearbox, driving through a limited Slip Differential. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2O6EYzm)
The car on the picture above is number 6 of the 9 documented Amigo and is fitted with its original Blydenstein 2.3 liter Vauxhall Dry sump rally spec engine. It also has a split-circuit braking system and a Getrag 5 speed gearbox, driving through a limited Slip Differential. Sitting on Carmona alloys this is a superb car to drive and comes with the special air intakes fitted for the Le Mans race.
It was driven by several top drivers of the period. In the late 1980s, the car was sent to Bill Blydenstein by Paul Pycroft for a total rebuild which was well documented in many motoring magazines. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA | MOTORBASE.COM | COACHBUILD.COM | SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS]
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For a moment we go back to the late 1980s, at that time the Italian famous coachbuilder named Italdesign launched a sports car model named Italdesign Aztec. This unique stylish sports car designed by the renowned automotive designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro and introduced for the first time at the Turin Motor Show 1988, the sports car was deliberately created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of those famous Italian automotive design house.
The Italdesign Aztec designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and introduced for the first time at the Turin Motor Show 1988 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the famous Italian coachbuilder. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gKPR6j)
Unlike sports cars in general, where the Aztec is equipped with two unique seats because the driver and passenger are placed separately, thus both need to communicate electronically. Uniquely, this sports car combines the speedster body style with a partially removable protective part in the arrangement of the gullwing-styled doors.
The Italdesign Aztec is equipped with two unique seats because the driver and passenger are placed separately, thus both need to communicate electronically. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gKPR6j)
As a source of energy, Italdesign Aztec is equipped with an Audi turbocharged engine mated to a 4-wheel-drive system that comes from the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. The Audi's 2,226 cc five-cylinder DOHC engine is capable of producing power of around 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp), that's a bit less than its '250 HP' badge on the wing.
The Italdesign Aztec is powered by an Audi 2,226 cc five-cylinder DOHC turbocharged engine mated to a 4-wheel-drive system that comes from the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gKPR6j)
The Aztec has a very futuristic style gesture with many future features. The car has control panels on both sides of the aluminum body panel on the back. After entering certain codes into the panel, information, and about the performance status of the car along with certain functions can be accessed via voice (for example to open its pop-up headlights, hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, to a compressor to inflate the tires).
The Italdesign Aztec combines the speedster body style with a partially removable protective part in the arrangement of the gullwing-styled doors. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gKPR6j)
Then in the cabin, Italdesign Aztec interior is wrapped in luxurious genuine leather with a group of separate instruments for passengers shaped like a steering wheel, which displays important information about the car and contains damper controls as well as communication tools along with time controls.
The Italdesign Aztec has a very futuristic style gesture with many future features including some of them can be accessed via voice. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gKPR6j)
Amazingly, it turns out that this sports car has applied a satellite navigation system equipment located in the middle of the dashboard (positioned more towards the driver). Indeed, the design is clearly seen that the sports car was inspired by space technology that was being rife in the time, while the glass on the wings inspired by LeMans races that highlight the motorsport aspect.
Besides that, the sports car also has an adequate luggage compartment, while the carbon fiber rear wing is optimized for downforce and there is also the roll-bar installed for driver and passenger safety.
The Italdesign Aztec's big-sized rear wing is optimized for downforce and also the roll-bar for driver and passenger safety. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gKPR6j)
According to some sources, there were only 18 units of the Italdesign Aztec have been built, of which the original planned production was 50 units (although some sources state the total production as "less than 25 units").
And in 1990, one of these sports cars had also appeared in one of the scenes of the horror-science fiction movie titled 'Frankenstein Unbound,' as a computer-controlled futuristic car owned by the film's protagonist, Dr. Joe Buchanan. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]
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In the early days of the automotive technology pioneering era around the 1930s to 1940s, engineers were competing to make various inventions related to motor vehicles. Starting from the discovery and development of machines to the design of the vehicle itself.
A streamlined tadpole three-wheeled vehicle was one of the aviation world inspired creations designed by Victor-Albert Bouffort and built by Jamin Meaux. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C87QVd)
And one of them is like what was done by a French aeronautical engineer named Victor-Albert Bouffort. Well, shortly after World War II was ended when the world's economy stagnated and difficult. But, turned out he managed to design and build some pretty crazy cars.
The Bouffort designed three-wheeler vehicle prototype model was introduced in 1947 and powered by a Citroën Traction Avant 11 CV drivetrain. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ivld2i)
In the time, he built some kind weird-shaped vehicles that might be made everybody should be turning their head while seen it pass through. The first was the stunning streamlined three-wheeler based on a Citroën Traction-Avant. And there were three of these were actually built and each has slightly different shapes.
And there were three of these were actually built and each has slightly different shapes. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ivld2i)
In the '50s, he shifted his attention to microcars creating his most famous car, the Peardrop which he felt would revolutionize city transportation. Like most attempts at the time, it didn't catch on, but here's some amazing footage of it driving around London. The way the roof bubble articulates is beautiful.
This Bouffort designed three-wheeler vehicle was exceptionally streamlined with its long mudguards and aerodynamic body featuring gull-wing doors and seating for two side by side. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3f6P2US)
He tried a few more plastic-bodied microcar designs with fascinating results. None made it to production, so he tried turning a Peugeot 403 into a handsome roadster. It was well-received, but only two examples were built. Interestingly, the front windscreen is actually the rear window of a Studebaker.
The Bouffort Peardrop minicar designed by Victor-Albert Bouffort in 1952. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Z2tC5F)
His only real success at a vehicle was a dandy. The Valmobile was a scooter that folded into a suitcase-sized package. Around 100,000 were actually built. The unique foldable scooter produced in Japan and sold worldwide, and the 75 lbs machine was kind of an adaptation of folding bikes previously only made for military use.
The Bouffort Enville minicar with a boxy style designed by Victor-Albert Bouffort in 1955 (with the Peardrop model). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Z2tC5F)
Bouffort thought an easily stored scooter would be embraced by city-dwellers and he was right. Although I think a lof people bought them for the novelty. No front suspension and a tiny motor and wheels meant they were a little scary to ride. But, you could get a sidecar.
A roadster designed by Victor-Albert Bouffort in 1957. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZHUkzz)
Besides the foldable scooter above, Bouffort unique-shaped cars continued, by the launching of the Lohr Fardier, a small utility four-wheel drive vehicle used by the French military in the time. At the time, he had become increasingly aware of traffic congestion in cities such as Paris and decided to do something about it.
A unique foldable scooter called 'Valmobile' designed by Victor-Albert Bouffort and produced in Japan during the 1960s to 1970s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZHUkzz)
Bouffort and his friend, novelist Henri Viard, observed that most cars only carried one or two passengers. Their idea was to design a small car for city dwellers – two-seat vehicles whose length was no more than the width of a more traditional car.
1970 Lohr Fardier FL 500, a small utility four-wheel drive vehicle designed by Victor-Albert Bouffort for the French military. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ZHUkzz)
These small cars would be fitted with relatively powerful engines so they could keep up with traffic. The prototype for the “Minima”, as it was called, featured a tubular chassis, composite bodywork, sliding doors, luggage space in the rear, and a 30 hp engine from the Citroën 2CV that helped it reach a top speed of 120 kph (75 mph).
These small cars named 'Minima' designed by Victor-Albert Bouffort and featured a tubular chassis, composite bodywork, sliding doors, luggage space in the rear, and a 30 hp engine from the Citroën 2CV that helped it reach a top speed of 120 kph (75 mph). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2BzWMQO)
The Minima was introduced to the public in a dazzling display at the 1973 Salon de l’Automobile, with the show car displayed on the 56th floor of Paris’ brand-new Montparnasse Tower. However, it garnered very little interest and plans for its mass production were canceled. The French brilliant engineer Victor-Albert Bouffort died in 1995 at the age of 83. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OPPOSITELOCK | LANEMOTORMUSEUM | HEMMINGS]
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And the scooters reached the height of glory in the 1950s until the 1960s marked with many scooter models made by the manufacturers from all over the world. At that time countless manufacturers were trying to achieve success as what had been achieved by the duo successful Italian scooter manufacturers, Piaggio and Innocenti.
