Blackjack Zero - Moto Guzzi Powered 3 Wheeler
April 29th, 2008 by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
The Blackjack Zero, a reverse trike configuration car, has been around for a while powered by a VW flat four engine. They’ve just come out with a version powered by a Moto Guzzi V-Twin which, to my eye, looks better and fits in the tradition of the old Morgan 3 wheelers. Although they have some photos on their site, it must be a very recent development because all of the information is still about the VW version.
More companies are making variants of these reverse trike 2 seaters but so far my favorite is the ACE Cycle Car. The Blackjack is more of a modern interpretation. Interesting.
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April 29th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Looks like a bunch of fun, except that crate Guzzi motors probably cost more than an S&S motor here in the states.
April 29th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I bet it would sound awesome to drive.
April 29th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Basically the front bumper function is supported by the exhaust pipes …
Cool looking toy
April 29th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
I’ll second Mayakovski’s comment.
I get compliments on the music my V11 makes.
If the valve train were more quiet, the deep exhaust note would be more audible at idle.
This is a very cool deal. The sleek design with the rumble of a Guzzi emanating from it would be sweet.
April 29th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Wait, this means they have an adapter to mount a Guzzi motor in the rear of my bug…
-todd
April 29th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
“Wait, this means they have an adapter to mount a Guzzi motor in the rear of my bug”
Except you would have 5 reverse gears and one forward :>)
April 29th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Until you flip the ring gear/diff assembly……
April 29th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I LIKE THIS, A VERY NICE MACHINE. WHERE IS THE SHOW ROOM? .
April 30th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
flipping the ring gear is a simple procedure in a VW. If you can change your oil you can flip the ring gear.
-todd
April 30th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I can’t help but wonder what the mpg is for this?
Even with the open top and essentially open wheel design, I can’t imagine it being all that bad considering how small and light it is.