Weird Wheels
- [REAL, 1993] The Mosler Raptor
>In 1993, Consulier Industries spun off their automotive division into Mosler Automotive, which focused on high-performance cars. Mosler introduced the Intruder, an updated GTP with a new 300 hp (220 kW) Corvette LT1 V8 engine modified by Lingenfelter. This car raced at the Longest Day of Nelson 24-hour race in 1993 and 1994, winning both years; like the GTP before it the Intruder was also banned from Nelson Ledges after its dominating 1993–1994 performances. In 1996, a 450 hp (340 kW) Lingenfelter Intruder won Car and Driver magazine's One Lap of America.
>Of the four Intruders built, just one was sold. Another was converted into a GT1 racing car, while the remaining pair were converted into Raptors.
>In 1997, the Intruder was renamed Raptor after being updated with a V-shaped split windshield that reduced drag.
- Concept Bubble Car
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/11543659
> Wouldnt look too out of place today... especially in perspective to when this Concept was released
- [REAL, 2022] The Microlino
Probably one of the rarest vehicles I have ever spotted outside of events. The design in based on the Isetta bubble car.
More info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microlino
- [PROTOTYPE, 1953] The Manocar
Info: There is not a lot known about the Manocar from Saint-Ouen near Paris, which was developed by the manufacturer Manom.
The single front wheel and the rear wheels were fitted on swingaxles with typically French rubber band suspension.
The body without doors was similar to the "Brutsch Mopetta" in overall design, but rather larger. It was advertised as bridging the gap between car and scooter.
This 2-seat vehicle had a 125 cc 2-stroke engine that drove power to the front wheel via a chain. Only two pre-production cars were made once the project was cancelled.
- [CUSTOM, 1961] VW Bus T1 "Kurz", Police Edition
Formerly used as a snow plow for the Marburg fire department, the local police bought the shortened VW T1 Bus to save it from the crusher. "Speedy" fits up to 10 people and is mostly used for public events and shows.
More info can be found here (in German): https://polizeioldtimer.de/fahrzeuge/volkswagen-t-1-kurz
- [REAL, 1949-1966] The Bond Minibug!
Model A (1949-1951) & MODEL B (1951-1952):
Model C (1952-1956):
Model D (1956-1958):
Model E (1956-1958):
!IMAGE 15 (E, Advert, Restored)
Model F (1958-1963):
Model G (1961-1966):
- [Fake 1975] Playboy "Land Yacht" illustrated concept by Syd Mead
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/9638787
> Source with more images and info: The Playboy Land Yacht Concept by Syd Mead (1975) - Blog > > ::: spoiler More images > - Main picture without text: > ! > > - nocturnal view — through the rear window: > ! > > - Driver Console: > ! > > - Sleeping Format: > ! > > - Conversation format: > ! > :::
- [CONCEPT RENDER, 2021] Honda Motocompo XL by Allan Williams
Based on the 1981 Honda Motocompo More pictures here
- [CONCEPT, 2019] The Austro Daimler Bergmeister PHEV
More pics and info can be found here:
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/austro-daimler-bergmeister-1198bhp-plug-hybrid
- [CUSTOM, 1969] "Straker Car" from Doppelgänger (Movie)
Source: IMCDb.org: Made for Movie in "Doppelgänger, 1969"
Post with more info: IMCDb.org: Made for Movie 'Straker's Car' on Ford Zephyr chassis in "UFO, 1970-1971"
Archived page with even more info: UFO / Doppleganger Cars
Seen on: Doppelganger
- [CUSTOM] Self balancing omniwheel bike by James Bruton (WIP - video in post)
Source (video 17min): Building an omniwheel bike using hoverboard parts - James Bruton (YouTube)
> I love riding hoverboards, so I decided to see if we could use the electronics and wheels from one to make a bigger balancing omni-directional vehicle. Other channels have attempted this, but generally they just made the wheels bigger which result in more velocity and less torque than the hoverboard controller is expecting. I solved this by matching the wheel velocity with the correct belt ratio. In Part 2 I'll be putting thrusters on to make to go forward too!
- [REAL, 1985] Vektar Bike
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/5290844
> Source: Raleigh Vektar Appreciation Society (Facebook) > > Bike seen on 1985 Raleigh Vektar \(r\/RetroFuturism\) > > Some info from The Raleigh Vektar | The Bike Comes First: > > > The Vektar, the worlds first computer bike, was launched in 1985 long before we had health and safety laws. Equipped with ‘micro chip technology’ the rider could see how fast they were going, how far they had gone and how long they had been riding for at the touch of a button. The head’s down display ensured that you would ride into the back of your mate or a kerb as you fiddled with the control panel. > > > > If that wasn’t enough you could listen to the radio on one of the three AM preset stations either while riding the bike or parked up hanging out with their pals. Later models came with a MW tuner giving even less crappy sound quality. > > > > The main feature though was the advanced warning and alarm system. Once you had chosen one of the eight sounds from the ‘revolutionary sound generator’ on the top tube mounted control panel, you could use the handlebar mounted controller to terrorise old ladies as you rallied around the housing estate. > > Posted originally in r\/cassettefuturism
- [CONCEPT, 1959] Cadillac Cyclone
I could not find the original source of the image. Here are some reverse image searches:
Another photo from 1959 Cadillac Cyclone Concept Car | General Motors Press Pho… | Flickr:
- [CUSTOM, 1981] Wayne Newton's 380SL
More info on the car can be found here:
https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/wayne-newton-1981-mercedes-benz-380sl-auction-1234616074/
- [CUSTOM, 1969] Rupp Super Sno-Sport
Source www.laurent-roy.com : blog auto: 1969 Rupp Super Sno-Sport:
> Dual tracks, with a Hillborn Fuel injected 308 Ford with Gurney Eagle heads. It puts out 525h.p at 7500rpm. Built by Jim Head and driven by Mickey Rupp himself - this is 1 of 1 Produced. > > The world's first snowmobile dragster was the Rupp Super Sno-Sport, a 525 horsepower (at 7500rpm), 308 cubic inch racing research racing. Its top speed was estimaed at 150 mph and braking is by disk brakes on the drive axle coupled with a cable-release parachute. It was conceived by H.E. (Mick) Rupp, 32 year old president of the Ohio company, who havs successfully raced at the Indy 500, Sprint and karting tracks all over the USA. The Super Sno-Sport weights 1,000 pounds and was valued in excess of $50.000.
- [REAL, 1972–1979] Brubaker Box
Source according to TinEye, the oldest version online:
- 1970s Cars: History, Pictures & Facts - See section "Electric Cars, Trucks and Other Cars in the 1970s"
- [FAKE, 2023] "Unitractor" by huleeb
Source: Unitractor (by huleeb - ArtStation)
ArtStation profile: https://www.artstation.com/huleeb
RSS Feed: https://huleeb.artstation.com/rss
- [REAL, 1961] Citroën Ami
More info and pictures of the different bodystyles can be found on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Ami
- [REAL, 1985] The "Amphi-Ranger", police edition
Some more Info: https://jalopnik.com/the-1985-amphi-ranger-proved-every-off-roader-should-be-1825837736
- [CONCEPT, 2005] Ford SYNus concept, a bank vault for the road.
The SYNus concept was designed by Jose Paris (exterior) and Joe Baker (interior). It was designed for the 2005 North American International Auto Show, and shares the 2.0 DOHC Diesel engine and powertrain from the 2nd generation Ford Mondeo.
The design was inspired by the design used for bank vaults, this is also functional, as the frame and windows are designed to be bulletproof, this is also the reason why the SYNus does not have any back windows, instead, camera’s and screens are used as a functional replacement.
The concept’s name was from a combination of “synthetic” and “us” which created a “urban sanctuary”, according to Ford. This also extends to it’s most unique feature, “lockdown mode”. In this mode, the doors lock and bullet proof window blinds are closed on top of the windows, the car’s seats can then be swivelled around, allowing passengers to watch movies or similar things.
- [Concept, 1939] The "Schlörwagen", the "most aerodynamic family car in history"
More info and pics on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schl%C3%B6rwagen
- [REAL, 1988] Street Sweeper (Nice, France)
Click on:
- Sous-unités (2)
- Engins de nettoiement • 1988
- Sous-unités (2)
- 29 février 1988 > Fichiers liés
- 14 avril 1988 > Fichiers liés
Some info on Facebook: Comté de Nice et son histoire | Nice - 29 Février 1988 | Facebook
> Nice - 29 Février 1988 > > › Collecte des ordures ménagères et nettoiement › Engins de nettoiement. > > Je ne souviens pas du tout de ces drôles d’engins… > > Photo Archives Nice Côte d’Azur - Service photographique municipal
Via: r/Giscardpunk On savait ramasser les ordures avec style à Nice
More pictures (from r/WeirdWheels post comments)):
- [CUSTOM] Omni-Wheel Bicycle by James Bruton (video in description)
Source (Full video): Can I ride a Bike with an Omni-Wheel? - (James Bruton, YouTube)
1 minute edit: https://i.imgur.com/ywsDJ2f.mp4
From the video description:
> Last time I built a giant omni-wheel. An omni-wheel can move in multiple directions because it has lots of smaller wheels around its circumference, so it can roll like a normal wheel, or slide sideways. Normally you’d use at least three omni-wheels on a vehicle so that you can move or rotate in any direction. But in this video I’m going to put my giant omni-wheel on the front of a bicycle, and with some clever electronics I’m going to control the wheel so I can ride it. I’m using the back end of the bike from the Makers Secret Santa Christmas video which Colin Furze left on my driveway. I’ll need to modify the bike so I checked it wasn’t Colin’s bike from his childhood or anything and he said it sounds cool. As I mentioned last time, the wheel is going to be mounted the wrong way around on the front of the bike so the two wheels make a T-shape. So first of all I need to make some modifications to the front forks of the bike.
> CAD and Code: https://github.com/XRobots/BIGOmni-Bike
- [FAKE] foldable scooter by がとりんぐ三等兵 @gatring3
Source: がとりんぐ三等兵 (@gatring3)
> foldable scooter > 折りたたみ式スクーター
- [CONCEPT, 2009] The CarNurse, a beach ambulance.
Quote:
>CarNurse is a concept vehicle aimed to provide medical support for wounded at public beaches. > >The vehicle includes enough open space to facilitate the wounded and also can carry the friends or relatives of the patient to handle the situation more efficiently. > >The design envisioned enough room for 3 lifeguards, 4 people and a stretcher for the wounded. If the wounded requires more specialized medical care, this vehicle can perform both on land and in water for quicker transportation. > >The car has emergency storage space at the bottom of the lifeguard’s chair and under the stretcher for medical equipments to handle critical situations.
- [CONCEPT, 1983] Konzeptfahrzeug Steinwinter 2040
From https://tfltruck.com/2018/03/truck-rewind-semi-steinwinter-supercargo-20-40-concept/
> The Steinwinter Supercargo 20.40 Concept was an all-new way to solve the issues that heavy, un-aerodynamic and difficult to maneuver tractor trailers suffer from. Designed by Manfred Steinwinter in 1983, the Steinwinter Supercargo 20.40 Concept debuted at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Measuring a scant 1,170 mm (about 46-inches) tall, the Steinwinter Truck Concept was lower than many sedans of the day.
This is the concept vehicle that formed the basis for the Highwayman truck in https://lemmy.world/post/1493858
Edit: I guess according to https://silodrome.com/the-highwayman-truck/ the Highwayman truck was a modified Peterbilt, but it's hard not to see it as a design nod to this.
