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. [2] The running gear was mostly derived from a Fiat 850 with a turbo Volkswagen motor as an option. [3] The TriVette achieved over 61 MPG and, unlike most three-wheelers, was known for its handling. [2]
Keyes also designed a larger V8 engined version, the Viglante, which out accelerated and out handled most supercars of the time. [4] Keyes died before the Viglante reached full production. [2] [1] [5]
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. [2] The running gear was mostly derived from a Fiat 850 with a turbo Volkswagen motor as an option. [3] The TriVette achieved over 61 MPG and, unlike most three-wheelers, was known for its handling. [2]
Keyes also designed a larger V8 engined version, the Viglante, which out accelerated and out handled most supercars of the time. [4] Keyes died before the Viglante reached full production. [2] [1] [5]