Derringer - hybrid bicycle-motorbike

Item Number: 1013
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $5,000
Online Close: Mar 2, 2011 11:59 PM PST
Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!
Description
From the white tires, manufactured without the use of carbon black, to the hand made leather saddles with hammered copper rivets, each Derringer is a beautifully crafted objet d' art. The finished product is a pure vintage racer, reimagined for a modern world.
The Derringer was created by world-renowned industrial designer , whose clients range from celebrities and members of the Royal Family, his extraordinary creations have been featured in publications ranging from Forbes® to Variety®, and on television shows seen around the world.
The athletic image of board track racing motorcycles inspired him. Their clean design provided the vision to keep his product light; less displacement and fuel would be needed for the same superior performance. Their large wheels and wide balloon tires would translate to saftey. Pedals, originally used only to start the engine, could now create a hybrid drive system, allowing the rider to travel either under his own power, or with the assistance of an engine.