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spotted this piece of 1970's coolness during a trip to Brighton on Saturday...

**eaglem** · 08-01-2016, 01:25 AM

Yes very similar to the 3 wheel Messhersmidt (if that's how it was spelt) back in the 60's.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-01-2016, 01:26 AM

Wow a Bond Bug, can't be too many of these around now.

**gordon_l34** · 08-01-2016, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Yes very similar to the 3 wheel Messhersmidt (if that's how it was spelt) back in the 60's.

Hi,
Didn't it have two wheels at the front and one at the back which was the driven wheel?
Regards.

**eaglem** · 08-01-2016, 02:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gordon_l34

Hi,
Didn't it have two wheels at the front and one at the back which was the driven wheel?
Regards.

The one I saw was 2 at the back and one at the front and if you wanted to reverse you turned the wheel at 180 degrees so the engine which was attached to the front wheel was facing to the rear.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-01-2016, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

if that's how it was spelt

You were close... Messerschmitt.

**TedH42** · 08-01-2016, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by gordon_l34

Hi,
Didn't it have two wheels at the front and one at the back which was the driven wheel?
Regards.

Originally posted by eaglem

The one I saw was 2 at the back and one at the front and if you wanted to reverse you turned the wheel at 180 degrees so the engine which was attached to the front wheel was facing to the rear.

The Messerschmitt that I rode in (driven by my sister's later-to-be-ex) back in the late 50's had two wheels (steering) at the front and one (powered) at the back. It resembled a very low motorcycle with a fighter airplane canopy dropped on top of it. One got to look up at ALL other vehicles, with a very clear, scary view.

Faust3D · 06-03-2018, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by Top banana

spotted this piece of 1970's coolness during a trip to Brighton on Saturday...

Very cool. Perfect color to isolate.

lesmore49 · 06-03-2018, 03:12 PM

Interesting looking vehicle. Remember seeing some during visits to the UK back in the '70's and '80's. Often wondered how well such a three wheeled vehicle would corner, particularly with the 'lonely' wheel being in the front.

**saley** · 05-11-2021, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Interesting looking vehicle. Remember seeing some during visits to the UK back in the '70's and '80's. Often wondered how well such a three wheeled vehicle would corner, particularly with the 'lonely' wheel being in the front.

like the Robin Reliant which rose to fame through Mr Bean - very prone to tip over at the front - and not as cool as this vehicle

lesmore49 · 05-11-2021, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by saley

like the Robin Reliant which rose to fame through Mr Bean - very prone to tip over at the front - and not as cool as this vehicle

I recall those. Saw one by Madam Tussad's Museum, while waiting in line to get in, in London in 1974. What an odd vehicle, I thought.

RobG · 05-11-2021, 10:15 PM

What a cool machine indeed! I like the use of colour and monochrome too. I've seen some recent unusual contraptions (I hesitate to call them cars) to provide single seat EV transport.

**carlb** · 05-12-2021, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by saley

like the Robin Reliant which rose to fame through Mr Bean - very prone to tip over at the front - and not as cool as this vehicle

Also used by Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses IIRC.

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08-01-2016, 01:29 AM	#4
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Messchermidt? Originally posted by eaglem Yes very similar to the 3 wheel Messhersmidt (if that's how it was spelt) back in the 60's. Hi, Didn't it have two wheels at the front and one at the back which was the driven wheel? Regards.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,131	Yes very similar to the 3 wheel Messhersmidt (if that's how it was spelt) back in the 60's.

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08-01-2016, 02:55 AM - 1 Like	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,131	Originally posted by gordon_l34 Hi, Didn't it have two wheels at the front and one at the back which was the driven wheel? Regards. The one I saw was 2 at the back and one at the front and if you wanted to reverse you turned the wheel at 180 degrees so the engine which was attached to the front wheel was facing to the rear.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by eaglem if that's how it was spelt You were close... Messerschmitt.

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TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by gordon_l34 Hi, Didn't it have two wheels at the front and one at the back which was the driven wheel? Regards. Originally posted by eaglem The one I saw was 2 at the back and one at the front and if you wanted to reverse you turned the wheel at 180 degrees so the engine which was attached to the front wheel was facing to the rear. The Messerschmitt that I rode in (driven by my sister's later-to-be-ex) back in the late 50's had two wheels (steering) at the front and one (powered) at the back. It resembled a very low motorcycle with a fighter airplane canopy dropped on top of it. One got to look up at ALL other vehicles, with a very clear, scary view.

06-03-2018, 02:03 PM	#8
Faust3D New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 2	Originally posted by Top banana spotted this piece of 1970's coolness during a trip to Brighton on Saturday... Very cool. Perfect color to isolate.

06-03-2018, 03:12 PM	#9
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,325	Interesting looking vehicle. Remember seeing some during visits to the UK back in the '70's and '80's. Often wondered how well such a three wheeled vehicle would corner, particularly with the 'lonely' wheel being in the front.

05-11-2021, 07:32 PM	#10
saley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 566	Originally posted by lesmore49 Interesting looking vehicle. Remember seeing some during visits to the UK back in the '70's and '80's. Often wondered how well such a three wheeled vehicle would corner, particularly with the 'lonely' wheel being in the front. like the Robin Reliant which rose to fame through Mr Bean - very prone to tip over at the front - and not as cool as this vehicle

05-11-2021, 08:24 PM	#11
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,325	Originally posted by saley like the Robin Reliant which rose to fame through Mr Bean - very prone to tip over at the front - and not as cool as this vehicle I recall those. Saw one by Madam Tussad's Museum, while waiting in line to get in, in London in 1974. What an odd vehicle, I thought.

05-11-2021, 10:15 PM	#12
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,879	What a cool machine indeed! I like the use of colour and monochrome too. I've seen some recent unusual contraptions (I hesitate to call them cars) to provide single seat EV transport.

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05-12-2021, 12:30 AM	#13
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by saley like the Robin Reliant which rose to fame through Mr Bean - very prone to tip over at the front - and not as cool as this vehicle Also used by Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses IIRC.