You've probably seen this design before. Robert Q. Riley Enterprises turned out many variations of futuristic vehicle concepts that appeared in the pages and on the cover of Mechanix Illustrated for years, encouraging homebuilders to bring them to life in their garage. The Tri-Magnum looked really sleek and if properly built, was a nice "urba car" for high mileage driving fun. … [Read more...]
JZR Morgan 3 Wheeler Replica with Honda GL500 Power
The Morgan 3 Wheeler has been replicated by quite a few companies, some have a rather nice appearance, like this one, a JZR replica kit, manufactured in England, with very proper right hand drive and there is a 1982 Honda GL500 water cooled V-Twin out front providing reliable power. Chrome wire wheels with knock offs, burgundy tuck and roll interior, Brooklands windshields … [Read more...]
2005 Yamaha RX1 Snowmobile Street Conversion
All of those snowmobiles sitting around in the summer can make a guy think, what could I do with this when there's no snow on the ground? Some race them on water, amazingly enough and others drag race on the grass, but if you really want to get some use out of it in the warm weather, put wheels on it. This 2005 Yamaha RX1 snowmobile has been converted for road use and what … [Read more...]
1943 Kettenkrad Totally Restored – the WW2 Motorcycle With Tracks
Back in World War II, NSU developed a very fascinating little tracked vehicle for the German army to be used to move small loads in mountainous terrain, the official designation was "kleines Kettenkraftrad SdKfz. 2", or as it was more commonly called the "Kettenkrad." The interesting part of the vehicle was the motorcycle wheel and handlebars mounted in the front. One of these … [Read more...]
JP Morgan’s Private Pullman Railcar
Almost a hundred years ago, there were those who could outfit a private railcar the same way some today outfit private jets. This particular railcar, a 1925 Pullman, was the private car of financier J.P. Morgan Jr. Very few ever had the opportunity to travel like this, but you can see the obvious benefits it offered while avoiding the early roads or attempting to travel long … [Read more...]