TriVette

The TriVette was an American three wheeled vehicle. It was designed and built in California by Bob Keyes from 1974 to 1978.[1][2]

The TriVette was designed to meet all state and federal motorcycle standards, but was enclosed like a saloon car.[3] The running gear was mostly derived from a Fiat 850 with a turbo Volkswagen motor as an option.[4] The TriVette achieved over 61 MPG and, unlike most three-wheelers, was known for its handling.[5]

Keyes also designed a larger V8 engined version, the Viglante, which out accelerated and out handled most supercars of the time.[6] Keyes died before the Viglante reached full production.[7][8][9]

References
  1. http://www.thetrivette.com/HISTORY.HTML
  2. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/04/22/from-the-archives-bob-keyess-trivette/
  3. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/04/22/from-the-archives-bob-keyess-trivette/
  4. http://www.thetrivette.com/SPECS.HTML
  5. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/04/22/from-the-archives-bob-keyess-trivette/
  6. http://www.vigillante.com/vigillante2.htm
  7. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/04/22/from-the-archives-bob-keyess-trivette/
  8. http://www.thetrivette.com/HISTORY.HTML
  9. http://www.vigillante.com/topgear.htm
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