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    1913 Scripps-Booth Bi-Autogo

    The Bi-Autogo was the world's first large, experimental, two-wheeled automobile. It was intended for exclusive production only, and is powered by the first automotive V-8 engine built in Detroit. It featured an aluminum body, the first on-wheel horn button, the first disappearinng arm rest and invisible door hinges.

    Specifications: Engine–water-cooled V-8. Displacement–332 cu. in. Power Rating–45 hp.

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    A two wheeled automobile is technically a motorcycle.

    Cool car though. I love how you guys bring up obscure cars that I would not have seen on my own.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    I love how you guys bring up obscure cars that I would not have seen on my own.
    Thanx. Such 'bringing up obscure cars' is the most interesting for me
    BTW, it practically has four wheels, if these ones could be considered the wheels at all

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    Nice find, I presume when the owner would have learned how to drive the car, the small sidewheels would be removed, just like we do with young children's learner bicycles....
    "I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams

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    Quote Originally Posted by faksta View Post
    Thanx. Such 'bringing up obscure cars' is the most interesting for me
    BTW, it practically has four wheels, if these ones could be considered the wheels at all
    Yes, I notice them.

    This could be the missing link in the evolutionary history between automobile and motorcycle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    Yes, I notice them.

    This could be the missing link in the evolutionary history between automobile and motorcycle.
    Are your implying that motorcycles evolved from v8 monstrosity with training wheels?
    Once fanboyism infects you it impares all your judgement.
    It's like being drunk, you lack common sense and everyone laughs at you.

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