With modern car technology advancing at a staggering pace, it’s nice to see early examples of automotive history, like this 1915 Smith Flyer, still alive and kicking.
-Beginning in 1915, the Smith Flyer was built by A.O. Smith Company. Its direct-drive “motor wheel,” a technology that was relatively new for the time, was especially unique in that it was gas powered where previous examples had used electric motors. The 2-hp Briggs & Stratton engine is on a mount hinged to the chassis, allowing it to contact the ground.
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According to the selling dealer, this Flyer has been completely restored—which we imagine wouldn’t be too complicated of a task—and has spent its most recent years in collector hands. While the $16,500 asking price is a lot for something that resembles a go-kart with an extra wheel, this car does represent the early days of the automotive industry. It’s cool to see that the notion of a go-kart is one that predates even your grandfather’s era.
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