The Velorex was a three-wheeled small car made in Czechoslovakia for the disabled after World War II.

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Horror-Raisin-877@reddit

Hand only controls were available (so no pedals for brake, gas, clutch). And big discounts or even free for disabled people (many eastern bloc countries provided free cars for disabled).

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SzmnDzrzn@reddit

Czech cars are underappreciated globally

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Horror-Raisin-877@reddit

Skodas are quite popular around here. Even though they're VW now, still see them quite a lot.

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SzmnDzrzn@reddit

I meant their original cars, before VW bought it. Even as far as pre war Tatras were quite ahead of it's times.

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Horror-Raisin-877@reddit

Yes indeed, and ironically enough, tatras were the source of "inspiration" (or copying) of the VW beetle.

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Guitarman0512@reddit

They're more profitable than VW themselves within the group.

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sicurri@reddit

Well... that looks like its made of leather, which is interesting...

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sicurri@reddit

Yeah... definitely sounds better than Vleather, lol.

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tomas1381999@reddit

Yep, leather cover on tubular frame. Cheap and simple, but not exactly safe

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Tube and fabric construction of course has been used for aircraft for well over a century. It's light, easy to produce, easy to repair, and can be formed quite aerodynamically. Makes sense for a car that's trying to be as light as possible.

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HairballTheory@reddit

Carbon fiber “cloth” would be dope on this

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BlackSwanMarmot@reddit

It would make working on one very easy. Just unclip the body panels and now you’re working on an open frame like a motorcycle. I love the idea.

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herodesfalsk@reddit

Looks like a tent with wheels and a motor

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Fli_fo@reddit

This is how cars should be. Light and fuel efficient.

Unfortunately most people chose heavy cars and that made the roads dangerous for light vehicles.

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