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Anyone familiar with the 3-wheeler?
You aren't REALLY OLD unless THIS was your first mode of transportation.
![]() I purchased this at an estate sale on Saturday. I have owned several antique/vintage pedal cars in the past but had never encountered this particular model. ![]() Quite an interesting trike. Single tire in back, dual in front. Steering is via feet on front axle (push left/right). Propulsion is via a dual hand lever (pumping the handle forward and back turns the rear pulley, which then turns the back pulley by means of a belt drive. Must have given the kid a workout on those arms! (Is this how Schwarzenegger started?) ![]() All original paint/patina (even the rubber drive belt looks to be original). Solid rubber tires. Seat is painted with logo: "Michiana Flyer" Haven't started to research it yet. Anyone seen one? Any info? Year/age??? Thanks.
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Wow, looks like fun. So many ways to lose a finger! You'd never be able to sell something like that nowadays!
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Any idea how old it might be? 40's or 50's?
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Reverse big wheel.
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I rode one like that in the 50's. Did not look as sturdy as this one.
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QUOTE: "Did not look as sturdy as this one."
_________________ Indeed. It certainly pre-dates the stamped metal and much later 'all-plastic-all-the-time' eras. The thing is built like a bridge! All solid steel with riveted joints. A real 'lowrider' too. The pictures make it look taller than it is. The bottom of the frame rail is only 2 3/4" off the ground and the seat is at 11" (note the 15" from floor electrical outlet, behind). Very low center of gravity. I can only imagine a kid getting this thing going FAST, DOWN a steep hill ...if he leaned forward at all, that rapidly oscillating handle would likely beat him in the face like a boxer pounding a speed bag! ![]()
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That thing is really neat. I'd maybe even take it over this thing:
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Hey, thanks for that eBay link!
Ad was apparently from 1948, interesting. That kinda' dates it for me.
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That is very cool. I love older stuff like that - back when stuff was built to last more than three weeks.
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Very cool!! Looks like it wouldnt be to hard to duplicate.
Imagine handing that to a kid nowadays? "Hey I cant ride this, Its not electric!" ![]()
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I am familiar with this bike... My grandpa worked at the factory that made them! Have you managed to restore the bike? I would love to see some pictures and hear about it.
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