Inventor Makes Propeller-Driven Tricycle (Nov, 1928)
Inventor Makes Propeller-Driven Tricycle
A THREE-WHEELED vehicle constructed of airplane parts and powered by a two-cylinder motor and small propeller has been designed by John Dacy, a young inventor of Zion City, Ill.
The rear part of the machine consists of an airplane landing gear on which is mounted the motor and propeller. In front of this is the pilot’s seat, suspended from a frame of steel tubing. The lone front wheel is connected by chain and wire to the steering apparatus.The propeller develops tremendous pushing power and gives the machine such high speed that its owner has no fear of traffic officers.
Great-grandfather of the inventor of the jet-propelled surfboard?
Comment by Charlene — March 8, 2010 @ 12:28 am
The “You Suck At Craigslist” blog (linked) has a subcategory called “this can only end badly”. I think it would apply here.
Comment by Stephen — March 8, 2010 @ 2:59 am
The beginning of the Funny Car!
Comment by Rick Auricchio — March 8, 2010 @ 7:31 am
Add wings and an tail assembly and you got an airplane!
Comment by KD5ZS — March 8, 2010 @ 11:06 am
Oops? http://blog.modernmechanix.com.....-tricycle/
Comment by Jari — March 8, 2010 @ 11:24 am