Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 543 - 1921 Martin Scootamobile trike

[sixtee5cuda]

For one point, provide the approximate year this vehicle was built, the make and model, and where it was constructed.

[richard cuyler]

1920s electric American 3-wheeler?

[sixtee5cuda]

From the 1920's
From America
Possessing only 3 wheels

Not electric

[luisps]

Martin Scootmobile,  designed by Charles Martin, was a three wheel vehicle powered by a two cylinder air cooled engine. It had a 60 inch wheel base and it weighed 150 pounds. It was priced at $250.

[sixtee5cuda]

LOCKED for luisps.

Most of your information is correct. 

When and where was the Martin Scootamobile built? 

(Most publications from the year this vehicle was built, indicate the name is SCOOTAMOBILE, not SCOOTMOBILE)

[luisps]

The Martin Scootmobile was built between 1921 and 1923 in Springfield where he has stablished his factory in 1915. Attached is another picture from the oposite side

[sixtee5cuda]

Point awarded to luisps.

Some records indicate Mr. Martin built 3 of these vehicles.  The first two had bodies of aluminum/magnesium, the last one was a more conventional steel build.  But that third vehicle also weighed more than the original claimed 150 pounds.

[sixtee5cuda]

Claims about this trike in 1921:

Designed by C H (Charles) Martin of the Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel Company, Springfield, Massachusetts.

Constructed of aluminum and magnesium, target weight was 150 pounds.

Top speed 30mph, capable of 75mpg fuel consumption.

Projected price was $500, expected to produce 50 vehicles per day.

[pnegyesi]

And it even had a top!