Developed by Swiss students for the 1986 World EXPO in Vancouver, British Columbia, the TWIKE won an award for best ergonomic design in the “Innovative Vehicle Design Competition”. At the time it was 100% driven by the human power of pedaling. The initial success led to a commercial venture in 1992 (with production starting in 1995) with the third evolution …
1943 NSU Kettenkrad
View Post1966 MZ 250 with Sidecar
The seller of this interesting hack rig doesn’t give much information on these 3 wheels of fury, but it’s just too cool not to share!
2005 Harley-Davidson VRSC Sidecar Off-Roader
8-10 Update: This 5x Ohlins rig is back up for sale with bidding up to $4,550 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This crazy sidecar rig did not meet reserve at $7,623 after 23 bids on eBay. Three words you don’t expect to see in the same sentence: 1.) VRSC 2.) Sidecar 3.) Off-Roader Yet …
1956 Heinkel Tourist 103 AO with Steib Sidecar
Post Sale Update: This Heinkel sold for $8,550 after 42 bids on eBay. Heinkel started as a German aircraft manufacturer that found themselves without a product after the Allies banned them from making planes after World War II. They moved on to bicycles, a microcar, and scooters like the Tourist to help Germans who couldn’t afford a car but needed …
In Uruguay – 1951 Hansa-Lloyd-Goliath GD750
View PostClassic Sidecar – 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado and Steib Repro Hack
If you can overlook some minor imperfections, here’s your chance for a vintage sidecar rig that just oozes cool.
1954 Poirier Voiturette XW5 Monoto
A product of the French, the Poirier Voiturette was a tandem-seater design that was a hybrid between a motorcycle and a two-seater sports car. Voiturette roughly translates to ‘cycle-car’, which basically means ‘small motor vehicle’.
1974 Kawasaki Z1 Sidecar Racer
In the already crazy world of motorcycle racing, I don’t think it gets crazier than sidecar racing. Here’s your chance to get started in the sport.
Sleeper Rig – 2005 BMW R1200RT with Hannigan Sidecar
Named “Clifford”, (presumably after the big red dog?), this BMW R1200RT has been paired with a large Hannigan sidecar to become what could be your home away from home.
Thailand Taxi – Unknown Custom Trike
Guessing game time! This “taxi trike” was imported from Thailand many years ago. It spent time in a Hollywood collection and was in a few shows, like Murder She Wrote. Can anyone identify the parts used to make this thing?
Needs a Tune Up – 1967 Dnepr with Sidecar
The seller claims this is ex-Russian military, though I don’t see any proof of that given. Still, it was apparently a museum piece that was put back on the road and it will need a tune-up.
1968 Harley-Davidson Servicar
View Post1947 Nimbus Model C with Sidecar
The photos aren’t great, but I can’t pass up the already rare Nimbus Model C when it’s paired with a sidecar!