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sheepdog 44 · 04-19-2014, 04:08 PM

After the GGP, I decided to take a short detour on my way home and see Steve George's micro car collection. Was it ever worth it! I finally got to see my favorite autocycle in person: the Bede Pulse Lightstar#9! It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be, about 15 feet long. Two seater tandem. This one even came from the factory with automatic airbrake spoilers. I was told they didn't help much. The wheel pods were really streamlined, though it left much of the wheel still exposed.

This is an HMV Freeway. Unfortunately he hit a deer head on and had to redo the body (it performed admirably in the accident). The bottom lip spoiler is from a surfboard. He drives it long distances and gets about 100mpg or better. There are three fuel tanks in it holding about 15 gallons combined. I think I recall him saying he could drive to Florida nonstop!

(note: some vehicle names and facts might need to be checked as I did not take notes.)

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sheepdog 44 . Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Salt Lake valley Utah Posts: 923 Thanks: 114 Thanked 397 Times in 224 Posts	Steve's micro car collection. ( a journey down the eco car rabbit hole) After the GGP, I decided to take a short detour on my way home and see Steve George's micro car collection. Was it ever worth it! I finally got to see my favorite autocycle in person: the Bede Pulse Lightstar#9! It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be, about 15 feet long. Two seater tandem. This one even came from the factory with automatic airbrake spoilers. I was told they didn't help much. The wheel pods were really streamlined, though it left much of the wheel still exposed. This is an HMV Freeway. Unfortunately he hit a deer head on and had to redo the body (it performed admirably in the accident). The bottom lip spoiler is from a surfboard. He drives it long distances and gets about 100mpg or better. There are three fuel tanks in it holding about 15 gallons combined. I think I recall him saying he could drive to Florida nonstop! (note: some vehicle names and facts might need to be checked as I did not take notes.) __________________ I try to be helpful. I'm not an expert. Last edited by sheepdog 44; 04-19-2014 at 05:21 PM..