Meet the three-wheeled wooden car

[Anna]

900 lbs, has a top speed of 101 mph, made entirely out of wood. The builder, a furniture-maker, took more than 2000 hours to finish it.

I wonder how many airbags are included.

[cabinetman]

I've seen that car before, and it's incredible. How unique that his name is Friend Wood. He should reverse the names to Wood Friend. Really a beautiful job, and check out the gas mileage. I wonder if it floats?

[cgallery]

Does Jay Leno know about this? He apparently has to own every unique car ever made.

That is a wonderful car, by the way. But the front wheel doesn't do it justice. Looks too pedestrian.

[Anna]

I thought it looks great, too. I think it's one of the ultimate expressions of woodworking as an artform.

I wonder if anyone here will take on the challenge of building an American version. Not that I'll dare to drive one on our roads. Too many SUV-riding maniac drivers in my neck of the woods.

[cwsmith]

Nice looking automobile for sure, nice personal project. You might notice the old Morgan in the background. I believe those were made in the 30's. Morgan had a 4-wheeler that was imported right through most of 60's too, as I recall. It wasn't all wood, but the chassis/frame and much of the interior was wood as I recall. When the U.S. started getting tight with it's safety campaign in the early 70's, Morgan imports were not allowed. Quick way to spot a Morgan in the 50's and 60's was the leather strap that belted over the front hood, and held it in place.


CWS

[mater]

That is really unique. I don't believe I would try 101 mph in it though.

[LinuxRandal]

900 lbs, has a top speed of 101 mph, made entirely out of wood. The builder, a furniture-maker, took more than 2000 hours to finish it.

I wonder how many airbags are included.

ALL WOOD, EH? So does he change his Murphy's Oil every 3000 miles?

[TheRic]

...I wonder how many airbags are included.

If they are made of wood also, I think I'll take my chances without the use of an airbag in a crash.