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NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:59 pm
by jason
A friend of mine, Tom, built a Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler a couple years ago. It's a kit based on, of all things, a 2CV donor, using the Citroën's suspension, engine and gearbox. But that didn't stop it being a very lovely thing, with some great details. This winter he installed a Moto Guzzi 650 V-twin which is the icing on the cake
Not fast, FWD (which is arguably way more useable than Morgan's new offering), and very busy to drive with a sense of rear wheel steer over crowns, bumps, grit, etc. But what a hoot to be in and the skinny tyres make the fun all legal
Anyway, the car evokes memories of wartime movies so couldn't resist the 633 Squadron music
Watch on YouTube
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:10 pm
by Kinger
Fantastic machine, looks absolutely amazing. Really proffesional production and that sound track was just spot on. What it a couple of times now, Great !!
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:45 pm
by Rich H
Needs bomber jackets and flying helmets!!
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:13 am
by smee
Tally ho! Great use for a 2CV. Really enjoyed that video, looks like you had a cracking day.
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:52 am
by rossybee
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:52 am
by alicrozier
Like.
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:33 am
by Dominic
Great video, and fun looking car! Thanks for sharing
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:50 am
by Rich H
Now where do I buy one?
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:22 pm
by Kayfur
Fantastic!
Love the car, love the video
Kevin
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:17 am
by r10crw
Just saw this and love these things something very WW2 fighter pilot about them. Many of you know Alan Dickie who was looking into Pembletons but ended up going for a Buckland. Those of you who read PPC will remember seeing one on the front page a couple issues back. Cant wait to get a run in it although if his 340r build progress is anything to go by it may just reside in his house for the next ten years.
Re: NLC - Pembleton Grasshopper SS 3-wheeler
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:15 am
by H8OAG
A friend of mine used to build 2CV based Lomax cars and lent me one with a view to sale back in 88?
The phrase "Fast at Forty" was an apt description for this car......... but a joy to pedal along knowing it cost buttons to buy and run
(£3300 bought a fully kitted out car with new engine/box)
http://www.3wheelers.com/lomax.html
I seem to remember the car was a f*nny magnet........ especially when the driver was clad in belstaff,leather flying helmet and "eighties" flamboyant moustache
