Here is even a prototype of a Hamburg-based. This car with 6 wheels set in 1980 by Karl-Heinz Meller in Hamburg on a shortened Beetle chassis.
The company Meller had then some deliveries to Saudi - Arabia handle and the then Saudi Prince asked Mr. Meller, if he could not construct for him a light hunting car for falconry in the desert and build. This car is the Hanseatic answer. The car is street legal !!!!!!! TüV unfortunately expired.
I prepared the engine and run some more work. For example, he has 2 new rear wheel cylinders, new VA - exhaust tips and more.
effort was made a small series production and Mr. Meller had already leased a factory in Ireland, where to begin manufacturing. This car (FG-# 1) 1981 was shown at the IAA in Frankfurt and there were several pre-orders accepted.
Mr. Meller made another car for the Saudi Prince, which was also delivered well. Then Mr. Meller died suddenly and his widow had no interest in the continuation of production and sold everything. Thus, this prototype came into private hands. Last He drove for many years on the island of Fohr. And for about 8 years he is in Kiel.
I have a folder with original documents to the resume of this unique vehicle.
The special thing about him, no doubt the 6 wheels. The front axle is original Beetle. The engine is behind the two seats, between the axles, so a mid-engine. The transmission of it.
stuck on the drive shafts, gear wheels, which transfer the force by means of duplex chain (within chain lockers) on waves that pass on the one hand the power to the wheels around (again via chains in boxes) and second, the Power back further to the rear pair of wheels forward, which in turn are driven by chains in boxes and oil bath. All four rear wheels are so driven, braked all 6 wheels.
climb to the (surprisingly comfy) seat even hand throttle on the carburetor. Beetle speedometer, fuel gauge and a few switches. Behind the motor is a deep bench. Front under the hood for the tank and the electrical equipment and space for a toothbrush. The tires are former studded tires should be replaced.
The car has a roll bar and 4 additional lights mounted on it. However, no roof, although in the papers of a registered is.
Registered in the papers is also a 50 hp - Beetle engine. He should again have, for the currently mounted 34hp - engine is a bit weak.
I am last year in Hannover have been meeting on the beetle. At his own 3-axis of course. Peak current about 80 mph. Entered (50 hp) 110th
Otherwise, I'm in Schleswig - Holstein made a few trips and visited a few oldie meeting.
But the car is a "foreign body" in my type 3 - Fleet. Therefore, it is to be sold again.
The car is now since 2010 H-compatible. Who would want to demonstrate to the original state?
The car was insured with me as a bug.
He is now back at a friend's - is for sale but still.
ran Also: Anyone who wants a unique car with air-cooled - Technology in the garage? The Meller is operational and can be transferred at his own 6 wheels. Only a red number plate you need.
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