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Old 01-22-2008, 04:14 PM   #36 (permalink)
Stan
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Originally Posted by Christopher Jordan View Post
Eye catching! I really have a soft spot in my heart for 3-wheelers! Many overseas are never seen in the US, but that appears to be one of many Electrothon racers in the US.

I drove a 1966 Westcoaster 3-wheel mail delivery vehicle for years. It had an 8hp 2 cylinder Onan engine. A similar one is on www.3-wheelers.com -Mine just wore out! But I retained the nickname counters*Trike*.

Today; I stick with EV motors in recumbent trikes - open or aerodynamically closed like my avatar.

countersTrike
I don't see a "Westcoaster" entry there...can you confirm the name?

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