What was that incredible, small, reverse three wheeled racecar that blew past me on the NJ Turnpike this morning?

August 11, 2007 5:48 PM

What was that incredible, small, reverse three wheeled racecar that blew past me on the NJ Turnpike this morning?

It had two wheels in the front, one extra-wide motorcycle type wheel in the back. The driver was sitting like one would in an Indy car. It was low to the ground with a roll bar and minimal body, but no doors. And yes, when he passed me, it was like watching a mini dragster roar by... the engine sound was amazing.

posted by R. Mutt to travel & transportation (10 comments total)

*roll cage, not just a bar.
posted by R. Mutt at 5:50 PM on August 11, 2007

It's a T-Rex.
posted by gmarceau at 5:51 PM on August 11, 2007

They are made in Quebec.
posted by gmarceau at 5:54 PM on August 11, 2007

That's it! thanks. It was a thing of beauty, I tell you.
posted by R. Mutt at 5:54 PM on August 11, 2007

suggested retail price of US$43,190.
posted by MonkeySaltedNuts at 6:32 PM on August 11, 2007

woah that's not a bad price! total fun!
posted by Salvatorparadise at 6:33 PM on August 11, 2007

Not as technically sexy but you can roll your own.
posted by Mitheral at 7:11 PM on August 11, 2007

If you like vintage stuff, you may wish to research Morgan trikes.
posted by maxwelton at 8:14 PM on August 11, 2007 [1 favorite]

Try out an Ariel Atom, more smiles for your $ than almost anything else.

Top Gear loves it.
posted by arcticseal at 1:13 AM on August 12, 2007

See also: The Grinnall Scorpion III
posted by SpacemanRed at 6:30 AM on August 13, 2007