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Must be Spring time!!!!
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This car has been eBay before. Most of the changes look reversible although Honda 350's are a good swap for these cars. Maybe it's just me but the steering wheel and upholstery seem more "Oldsmobile" than Berkeley.
(Speaking of reversible changes - do you suppose a car with a Honda bike engine has a reverse gear? Probably not.)
There's an interesting Berkeley T60 3 wheeler on eBay UK with a Mini engine. This is also a "normal" engine swap for Berks in the UK.
I can't believe how Berkeley values have jumped this year.
(Speaking of reversible changes - do you suppose a car with a Honda bike engine has a reverse gear? Probably not.)
There's an interesting Berkeley T60 3 wheeler on eBay UK with a Mini engine. This is also a "normal" engine swap for Berks in the UK.
I can't believe how Berkeley values have jumped this year.
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Hehe, dunno if any of you guys have seen this little beasty? It has reverse! https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/news/category/project-cars/current-project-cars/berzerkley/
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I maneuver mine around the shop by lifting the rear end off the ground and spinning the car on its front wheels. This is easiest on the 2 cylinder cars because the fuel tank is in the front.
The various microcars had some interesting approaches to reversing. Many used motorcycle based engines without reverse gears - also there were tax implications. A 3 three-wheeler without reverse was taxed as a motorcycle in some countries.
One method of reversing without gears was to simple start the engine running backwards. This was the most common method and it used a 2-position starter switch.
Some 3 wheelers had a single front wheel with the engine mounted directly on it. The wheel could steer 180 degrees to provide reverse.
My favorite the car that came with a large ratcheting wrench that fit a nut on a rear wheel hub. The driver got out, hooked it up, and levered the car backwards.
The various microcars had some interesting approaches to reversing. Many used motorcycle based engines without reverse gears - also there were tax implications. A 3 three-wheeler without reverse was taxed as a motorcycle in some countries.
One method of reversing without gears was to simple start the engine running backwards. This was the most common method and it used a 2-position starter switch.
Some 3 wheelers had a single front wheel with the engine mounted directly on it. The wheel could steer 180 degrees to provide reverse.
My favorite the car that came with a large ratcheting wrench that fit a nut on a rear wheel hub. The driver got out, hooked it up, and levered the car backwards.