1929 Poirier 3-Wheeler (3 Roues) Invalid Carriage Trike Tricycle Hand Powered

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CLASSIC COLLECTORS BIKE Does need a little TLC but this is a chance to bid and own a piece of history... low starting price so.....! Just to confirm this does move fine the TLC is a service and refitting brake handle etc THERE ARE VERY FEW OF THESE ABOUT AND ARE AN UNUSUAL EARLY DESIGN AND THIS ONE IS A GREAT EXAMPLE 1929 Poirier 3-Wheeler (3 Roues) Invalid Carriage 1929 Poirier Modele F2 3-Wheeler Invalid Carriage Voiturette a Volant: 2 Vitesses, Roue Libre, Marche Arriere The Poirier was first manufactured in France in 1928. The company primarily manufactured invalid carriages but they also advertised various 3-wheelers for general sale. In 1935 back-to-back versions and monocars were superseded by the Monoto single and tandem-seater voiturettes. These vehicles were built on tubular frames with steel body work. Prior to World War 2 the Poirier was powered by a 175cc Train or Sachs engines as well as Peugeot and Gnome-et-Rhone engines. Along with shaft transmission, these were replaced after the war with 98cc Sachs and 125cc Ydral engines. The company ceased production in 1958. HAND POWERED VEHICLE - Forward motion is obtained by pushing the steering wheel backwards and forwards! All monies from the sale of this cycle supports our charity!