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Introduced in 1896, Leon Bolle's motorized tricycle was powered by a horizontal one-cylinder engine that displaced 882 cubic centimeters and achieved 800 noisy revolutions per minute. It produced a top speed of 27 miles per hour and featured a belt drive, arm and link steering, platinum tube ignition, as well as a seating arrangement that placed the driver safely behind the passenger.
The driver steered with his right hand, while his left operated a versatile lever that changed gears, applied the brake, or engaged the driving belt. The Tandem tricar was built in 1899. Nor more than a handful are known to exist.
This example was purchased by the current owners in 2000. They had a new cylinder made to replace the one that was cracked. The car has been driven but never on a tour. It is currently being displayed at the Gilmore Car Museum Motorcycle Exhibit.
The driver steered with his right hand, while his left operated a versatile lever that changed gears, applied the brake, or engaged the driving belt. The Tandem tricar was built in 1899. Nor more than a handful are known to exist.
This example was purchased by the current owners in 2000. They had a new cylinder made to replace the one that was cracked. The car has been driven but never on a tour. It is currently being displayed at the Gilmore Car Museum Motorcycle Exhibit.
2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $126,500
Recent Sales of the Leon Bollee Tricar
(Data based on Model Year 1897 sales)
1897 Léon Bollée Voiturette Chassis#: 891 Sold for USD$126,500 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction |
Leon Bollee Tricars That Failed To Sell At Auction
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