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Fltwd57
Finally riding a big boys bike
I know, right?!! Aircraft engine in the rear, three headlights, six tailpipes, four wheels... The similarities are almost endless!
partsguy
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I know, right?!! Aircraft engine in the rear, three headlights, six tailpipes, four wheels... The similarities are almost endless!
Well...not quite like that specifically. Look under the surface.
Both were inspired by aircraft design. The Spacelander did not hit the streets until 1960, but the design was first pitched to investors in 1946. The first design was all aluminum, with an unconventional driveshaft and hub dynamo drive train. That setup stored energy going downhill, which made going uphill easier. This costly and radical design was not well received by investors and the project got put away. The project was called "The Classic"
In the late 1950's, Ben Bowden decided to revive the project and build the bike out of fiberglass with a conventional drive train. The name was also changed to "Spacelander", reflecting the Space Race. The idea sold, somewhat, and 544 bikes were built before the company folded. The design was deemed fragile, expensive, and highly unusual. It was a tough sell to bike shops.
The Tucker's odd front end is about as odd the tank design on the Spacelander. The overall designs of both were unconventional, and while the publicity was nice, investors were reluctant to give either vehicle a chance. Both had style cues from aviation. The designers of both vehicles were determined to change their respective industries, and leave an ever lasting mark. Both companies folded within a year.
fordmike65
Riding a '37 Colson Imperial
Would love to chat about it all day with you kiddo, but I should get back to work...
partsguy
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Would love to chat about it all day with you kiddo, but I should get back to work...
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Is that a clone or one of the survivors?
37fleetwood
Riding a '37 Fleetwood
poor Martyn, his shop is so full of Tuckers you can hardly walk around!:eek:
marius.suiram
I live for the CABE
The bike was not listed yesterday in Columbus, but 10 min from me, Cleveland area. I see the Columbus add was flagged.
I did not talked, but change messages with the "owner". His number is not Columbus area, but west side Cleveland area.
As I said I saw the add when I was at the pool with my boy, I chat with the owner. When I got home the add disappeared.
I still have the add open on my phone, so I could download them. It is one more pic from bigger distance.
I did not talked, but change messages with the "owner". His number is not Columbus area, but west side Cleveland area.
As I said I saw the add when I was at the pool with my boy, I chat with the owner. When I got home the add disappeared.
I still have the add open on my phone, so I could download them. It is one more pic from bigger distance.
bikewhorder
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Eh, $500 is a lot for a middle weight bike.
Vintage Paintworx
I live for the CABE
Would love to chat about it all day with you kiddo, but I should get back to work...
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