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AO River · 01-12-2013, 08:31 AM

jogosub, AFAIK Yugo never made a three-wheeled car, and the Robin was produced in early 1970s while the first Yugo 45 came in the late 1970s.

Not to mention Reliant is a British company and Yugo's were made in Serbia..

upflying · 01-12-2013, 10:27 AM

Minnesota State Police nominated this Pinto as the worlds most unsafe car.
You could use it in a Flintstone movie.
World's most unsafe car News, Videos, Reviews and Gossip - Jalopnik

jogosub · 01-12-2013, 01:02 PM

You are right - the car is a 3 wheeler... just noticed that. I know Yugo did not make 3 wheelers and I am just noticing that Reliant's picture is a 3 wheeler car ... I never heard of Reliant before... my bad!
Also, correct me if I am wrong, I thought Yugo was made in Yugoslavia though... "Serbia" as such emerged after Yugoslavia fell apart....if we want to be precise about that....we don't say Audis, etc. are made in Bavaria - but made in Germany, right?

Vernon · 01-12-2013, 01:33 PM

Speaking of the Robin Reliant...

Robin Reliant Space Shuttle Challenge - BBC - YouTube

dark · 01-12-2013, 01:39 PM

The single door Isetta was many times mistaken as three-wheel car but I believe it was actually a four wheeler, the tires in the back were very close. I agree the 360 is collectors item.

upflying · 01-12-2013, 01:50 PM

Trivia factoid about three wheelers. They are legally considered motorcycles and do not need air bags, crash safety testing and seat belts the four wheelers need.
The Corbin Sparrow is one example I can think of.

jogosub · 01-12-2013, 02:40 PM

Upflying - and I remember this one from my neck of the woods many years ago! A truly a 3 wheeler!

upflying · 01-12-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jogosub

Upflying - and I remember this one from my neck of the woods many years ago! A truly a 3 wheeler!

I'm pretty good with cars but that is one I cannot identify. German tags is a clue. Fabric body looks aviation sourced.
Here is is..
http://3goose.com/velorex/3-wheeled-car

Subyblue · 01-12-2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark

The single door Isetta was many times mistaken as three-wheel car but I believe it was actually a four wheeler, the tires in the back were very close. I agree the 360 is collectors item.

Heinkel also made one of these, a three-wheeler. Looked a lot like the Isetta. I do remember seeing one of these somewhere in the far past.

Budaru · 01-12-2013, 04:01 PM

Don't forget the 1961 Chevy Corvair, one of Time Magazine's "50 Worst Cars of America".

1961 Corvair - The 50 Worst Cars of All Time - TIME

01-12-2013, 08:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
AO River Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Princeton Car: 2013 2.5i Premium 6mt, Twilight Blue Posts: 1,792 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jogosub, AFAIK Yugo never made a three-wheeled car, and the Robin was produced in early 1970s while the first Yugo 45 came in the late 1970s. Not to mention Reliant is a British company and Yugo's were made in Serbia.. __________________ R o b _D. Current car: 2013 TB/BC Subaru Outback, 2.5i Premium 6mt Before you start a new thread, please search first! Learn how here. Buying or just bought a Gen 4 Outback FAQ

01-12-2013, 10:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
upflying Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Reno, NV (Ca transplant) Posts: 1,651 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Minnesota State Police nominated this Pinto as the worlds most unsafe car. You could use it in a Flintstone movie. World's most unsafe car News, Videos, Reviews and Gossip - Jalopnik __________________ '12 Outback Limited 2.5i, Cypress Green Pearl, sunroof, illumination package #2, rear bumper guard, puddle lights, mudflaps, no nav '10 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab 4X2 long bed '98 BMW R1100RT-P '86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, restored, original, stock daily driver, '09 Harley Davidson FLHP

01-12-2013, 01:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
upflying Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Reno, NV (Ca transplant) Posts: 1,651 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trivia factoid about three wheelers. They are legally considered motorcycles and do not need air bags, crash safety testing and seat belts the four wheelers need. The Corbin Sparrow is one example I can think of. __________________ '12 Outback Limited 2.5i, Cypress Green Pearl, sunroof, illumination package #2, rear bumper guard, puddle lights, mudflaps, no nav '10 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab 4X2 long bed '98 BMW R1100RT-P '86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, restored, original, stock daily driver, '09 Harley Davidson FLHP

01-12-2013, 02:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
jogosub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolling Hills/PV-CA displaced in NW Florida. Car: 13 Outback 2.5i Limited/DDF-PZEV, Crystal Black Silica with Option Pkg 23 Posts: 1,637 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Velorex Upflying - and I remember this one from my neck of the woods many years ago! A truly a 3 wheeler! Attached Thumbnails

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Budaru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Altos, CA Car: 2013 Outback 3.6R Ltd- Nav, Eyesight, HK, Graphite Gray Metallic Posts: 247 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't forget the 1961 Chevy Corvair, one of Time Magazine's "50 Worst Cars of America". 1961 Corvair - The 50 Worst Cars of All Time - TIME __________________ Budaru Added: Curt hitch, puddle lights, WeatherTech mats, Hella SuperTone & Fiamm horns, ProClip iPhone holder, Curt power harness, interior LEDs, shock sensor, Philips HIR1 9011 high beams, WebElectric DRLs, 19mm RSB, Illumination Kit (modified install due to Eyesight), 50% tint front windows, hot-wired 2 accessory outlets, Nokya Hyper-yellow fog lamps & turn signals, Philips 8 LED DRLs, gate lift handle, rear fog light, Konig wheels, 3M clear bra, ABS lower grill Last edited by Budaru; 01-12-2013 at 04:01 PM. Reason: grammar fix

01-12-2013, 01:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
jogosub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolling Hills/PV-CA displaced in NW Florida. Car: 13 Outback 2.5i Limited/DDF-PZEV, Crystal Black Silica with Option Pkg 23 Posts: 1,637 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You are right - the car is a 3 wheeler... just noticed that. I know Yugo did not make 3 wheelers and I am just noticing that Reliant's picture is a 3 wheeler car ... I never heard of Reliant before... my bad! Also, correct me if I am wrong, I thought Yugo was made in Yugoslavia though... "Serbia" as such emerged after Yugoslavia fell apart....if we want to be precise about that....we don't say Audis, etc. are made in Bavaria - but made in Germany, right?

01-12-2013, 01:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
dark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 60 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The single door Isetta was many times mistaken as three-wheel car but I believe it was actually a four wheeler, the tires in the back were very close. I agree the 360 is collectors item.

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