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Classic Morgan Trikes Making a Comeback

It may be hard to remember now that Morgan is moving ahead with the retro-futuristic EvaGT, but the British sportscar company got its start way back when with trikes. In fact that's what made them famous, but while its original wood-frame cars may still be available, three-wheelers haven't been part of the company's range since 1952. But all that could change in the near future.

According to reports from across the pond, Morgan is eager to take a stab at bringing the trikes that put it on the map back out from the annals of history. Last year, a Seattle-based company called Liberty Motors secured the license from Morgan to continue building those original trikes, under the name Ace and powering them with a Harley-Davidson V-twin engine.

Apparently impressed by the results, Morgan is reportedly in the process of reviving the trike themselves, even going so far as to redesign the original JAP engines used on the original and re-acquiring the license from Liberty. Sounds promising for aficionados of the original design, but for those who can't wait to get back to the future, Liberty Motors would undoubtedly be glad to help fill the void, starting at $48,000.

Gallery: Morgan Ace trike by Liberty Motors

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Bombardier Spyder Roadster

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

I was driving back from a meeting this morning listening to a radio show discussing the Bombardier Spyder. One host was arguing that the new roadster trike was perfect for middle-aged men like himself who were interested in the motorcycle experience but worried about falling over. The other host argued that no man with any self-esteem what so ever would be caught dead on this thing instead of a real bike. Either way it's a distinctive vehicle, looking a bit like a regular motorcycle from the back but more like a riding lawnmower from the front. It has a 106 horsepower Rotax 990cc V-twin engine, a five-speed transmission, anti-lock brakes and a stability control system. The Can-Am Spyder roadster sells for $14,999 and comes in either yellow or silver. It will be available in the U.S. this fall.

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Tags: bombardier, motorcycle, roadster, spyder, trike

Tandem Tricycle

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

If you want to give a European flair to a classic kids' toy, check out the Pilot BeTricycle by Italtrike. The tandem tricycle is apparently very popular at childcare centers throughout Europe and safely keeps two kids occupied at a time. Only the front-most child controls the motion of the tricycle, so with the added weight of a second child, the toy will consistently be held to a reasonable speed. In bright orange, it is designed for kids ages 2-4, and the manufacturers recommend it for siblings, twins or just when your children are having a play date. Price: $295.

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Tags: bicycle, children, european bicycle, EuropeanBicycle, kids, kids toy, tandem bicycle, tandem trike, toddlers, toy, tricycle, trike

Air Creation Trikes Get FAA Certified

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wings

AVWeb reports that two flying trikes from Air Creation are now certified as Special Light Sport Aircraft. The Air Creation Tanarg and GTE 912 can be flown with any one of four wings. The two-seat Tanarg, shown here, is the latest version and is designed to be more comfortable than traditional air trikes. The Air Trike website has pictures of the unique craft in action.

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