Montesa 1967 Trials
Carlo Ramella and Justyn Norek wax lyrical.
Dr Garino's Monty
The first-aid N.S.U. Tricar at the Beckenham (Kent) Fire Station. Mr. H. S. Gear, the engineer who was responsible for the specification at the machine, is standing by its side.
THE first aid N.S.U. tricar at the Beckenham (Kent) Station, which was built to the specifications of Mr. H. S. Gear, the engineer, has now been in use for over eighteen months, and, thanks to careful attention en garage, we are informed, has made a non-stop record so far. By the use of lighter fittings, Mr. Gear has got the weight down over half a hundredweight. Recently it was timed to attain over 30 m.p.h. on a level stretch of road - evidence that it is maintained in first-class tune. It is interesting to hear that the machine has proved a success, and by reason of its low cost and small working expenses it is surprising that this class of machine is not more in vogue. Only one or two stations in this country at present are equipped with first aid motor cycle appliances, though in Germany tricars are rather largely used both for salvage and postal carrier work. Mr. Gear does not consider a single-seated machine or side carrier at ill practicable for this work. He much prefers a two-seated three-wheeler.
The Motor Cycle MAY 19th, 1910. Page 442
