The Little Book of Trikes (Paperback)

Adam Quellin

ISBN 10: 1845842952 / ISBN 13: 9781845842956

Published by David & Charles, Dorset, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. Motor trikes have been around since the dawn of motoring, with many starting out as utility vehicles or prototypes of cars. But trikes havent died out or become mere relics of motoring history companies all over the world still produce them today, and many will convert a motorcycle into a trike. Trikes are not only huge fun, but can also be a lifestyle choice. They are as diverse as the people who ride them, and this book illustrates the vast range of machines available.The reader will discover a plethora of trike designs and layouts from the late 19th century to the present day. Some influential designs include Piaggios three wheeled vehicles, the Morgan three wheeler, and the Harley-Davidson Servicar. The book also features the products of companies that convert motorcycles into trikes, and shows some mass-produced examples that you can buy today. Then there are the weird and wonderful machines built by individual enthusiasts a testament to their engineering skills and true eccentricity . A celebration of the many motor trikes and three-wheeled motorcycles produced since the early days of motoring. Taking us right up to the present day, this book covers a wide range of machines from mild to wild, accompanied by original colour photographs. Featuring easy-to-read captions with minimum jargon: it will delight both enthusiasts and the novices alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Little Book of Trikes (Paperback)
• Publisher: David & Charles, Dorset
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845842952
• ISBN 13: 9781845842956
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Motor trikes have been around since the dawn of motoring, with many starting out as utility vehicles or prototypes of cars. But trikes haven’t died out or become mere relics of motoring history – companies all over the world still produce them today, and many will convert a motorcycle into a trike. Trikes are not only huge fun, but can also be a lifestyle choice. They are as diverse as the people who ride them, and this book illustrates the vast range of machines available.
The reader will discover a plethora of trike designs and layouts from the late 19th century to the present day. Some influential designs include Piaggio’s three wheeled vehicles, the Morgan three wheeler, and the Harley-Davidson Servicar. The book also features the products of companies that convert motorcycles into trikes, and shows some mass-produced examples that you can buy today. Then there are the weird and wonderful machines built by individual enthusiasts – a testament to their engineering skills and true eccentricity ...

About the Author

Adam Quellin grew up in East Anglia and served a three year apprenticeship as a motor mechanic. He later went on to do voluntary work in the UK and overseas. He currently works as a support worker, helping adults with learning disabilities.
Classic cars have been a lifelong passion, and Adam is particularly keen on microcars and anything unusual in the motoring world. He has written two books on the subject – Microcars at Large! and Little Book of Microcars. Adam enjoys driving his three-wheeled Messerschmitt whenever he gets the chance, and is the editor of the Messerschmitt Owners’ Club magazine.