Taylor-Dunn Trident R 1961: a cute three-wheeled electric car with a damn cool style

Never heard of the Taylor-Dunn Trident R? Me neither. Recently one worthy copy was available for purchase on the portal Bring-A-Trailer.





Taylor Trident model R. According to the level of cuteness to this typewriter it is difficult to find competitors, it seems to be created in order to bring a smile to one's face.



Our traditional rubric about little-known cars continues and today's hero seemed to be created to entertain kids in the parks attractions, but its real purpose was purely utilitarian - trips a short distance from home, for small purchases there, and etc.





The first Taylor Trident model R saw the light of day in 1959, produced by Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing (California) very limited edition until 1963. The factory, which exists by the way, is still since then, has been engaged in the production of delivery electric carts, therefore this The machine is also electric.



Engine power 1 hp, battery voltage 24 volts, hydraulic brakes, until 1961 steering was tiller, later came the usual steering wheel. Max speed about 30 kilometers per hour.



The total circulation of the collected "Trident" is not known to me, I can only suggest that he barely reached a hundred copies. Some of them on the go and continue to delight the owners and all those around them who see this car on the road.