Rare British e-bike still in factory box after 37 years (8 photos + 2 videos)
Today, electric vehicles, both fully electric and hybrids are no longer uncommon, but back in 1985 the idea of powering a car and other vehicles battery has been groundbreaking. 
Three-wheeler put up for auction Silverstone electric bike Sinclair C5. It was produced within a few months in 1985, after which the failed model was removed from the assembly line. This item has never been taken out of its original packaging. As the saying goes description for the lot, the bike was not sold: it was found at the factory after it closing. Includes two keys, charger and tool for assembly. Estimated price by experts - 2000-3000 pounds.
Clive Sinclair 
Sir Clive Sinclair made his fortune on calculators and home computers in the 1970s and 1980s. He then decided to try his luck with electric transport, and the first-born Sinclair C5 was ready for production production in 1985. It was priced at £399 sterling. 
The first wave of sales quickly turned into a disappointment. Demand went to zero within a few months, dissatisfied owners returned electric bikes. Claimed 32 kilometers of power reserve and 24 km / h of maximum speed were almost doubled. Besides, ride an electric bike with a low and non-standard fit turned out to be unsafe and inconvenient. 
Of the 14,000 devices produced, only 5,000 were sold in 1985. Nevertheless However, over the years the Sinclair C5 has become a collectible rarity. He has their fans, and the cost of individual copies over the years reached 6000 pounds. He has several records, including overclocking up to 240 km/h. 
Sinclair C5 in original box for sale 
