velorex three wheel bohemian car

This 1959 Velorex Oskar 16/250(chassis 2402) is one of a few imported by the seller from Europe, and though still in need of a few small finishing touches, the car has been largely restored. These Czech-built three-wheelers were made for about 20 years from 1950 to the early 70's, and early, single-cylinder examples like this one are reportedly especially rare. Founded by two bicycle mechanic brothers, Velorex made around 17,000 trikes during their time as a car manufacturer, and the companystill existsas a maker of sidecars which are exported to the US and elsewhere. The seller has modified this one slightly to allow starting of its factory 248cc Jawa two-stroke single via Bosch Dynastarter, saving the need to bloody your knuckles with the factory dash-mounted "kick start," and reports that the funky little car is a blast to drive as well.Find ithere on eBayin suburban Chicago, Illinois with a $15k BIN.

Reads the ad: "I imported this Oskar in 2004 along with few other Velorexes. It was partially restored before I had it shipped to the US. The frame was sandblasted and painted, new tires mounted on refurbished wheels, and the engine was installed but it still needed a lot of work.The Oskar was purchased by a gentleman from California who wanted to finish the project and to make and install the covers. Alas, a decade later the car was still sitting in his warehouse untouched. I purchased the Oskar back from him. I ordered a brand new set of custom made covers from Czech Republic-based upholsterer who specializes in Velorex microcars. The material is identical to that used originally by the Velorex factory. I had a mechanic go through the car and finish the mechanical restoration including sorting out the electrical system, ignition, brakes and a lot of little things that popped up along the way.”

Continued from the ad: "Unusually for the 16/250, this example is equipped with a Bosch Dynastarter. The installation looks as if it were done at the factory (the side cover looks cast, not modified by simply grinding off the part covering the shaft).At the time, factory did not produce Dynastarter-equipped cars.It happened later with the 16/350. All Velorexes have a short lever in the cockpit attached via long rod to the kick starter shaft. Using this lever to start the engine is a knuckle-busting experience (I speak with authority of, ahem, first-hand experience) when the engine is cold. Once warmed up, well tuned Jawa engine will start without fuss.On suggestion from the mechanic, I had a compression release valve installed to aid in starting the engine with the Dynastarter. It works beautifully. Original head was not harmed in the process. I sourced a replacement and the original, untouched head comes with the car.”

Once more from the seller: "Body covers need to be fitted and installed.Windshield needs to be installed (included, along with a seal). Shakedown runs should be performed before taking it for a long drive. For example, on one of my test drives the chain master link came undone. I replaced the chain with a brand new one. Smallproblems are likely to surface but nothing major.”

Here's avery similar but fully clothed examplefeatured on BaT last year.

This 1959 Velorex Oskar 16/250(chassis 2402) is one of a few imported by the seller from Europe, and though still in need of a few small finishing touches, the car has been largely restored. These Czech-built three-wheelers were made for about 20 years from 1950 to the early 70's, and early, single-cylinder examples like this one are reportedly especially rare. Founded by two bicycle mechanic brothers, Velorex made around 17,000 trikes during their time as a car manufacturer, and the companystill existsas a maker of sidecars which are exported to the US and elsewhere. The seller has modified this one slightly to allow starting of its factory 248cc Jawa two-stroke single via Bosch Dynastarter, saving the need to bloody your knuckles with the factory dash-mounted "kick start," and reports that the funky little car is a blast to drive as well.Find ithere on eBayin suburban Chicago, Illinois with a $15k BIN.

Reads the ad: "I imported this Oskar in 2004 along with few other Velorexes. It was partially restored before I had it shipped to the US. The frame was sandblasted and painted, new tires mounted on refurbished wheels, and the engine was installed but it still needed a lot of work.The Oskar was purchased by a gentleman from California who wanted to finish the project and to make and install the covers. Alas, a decade later the car was still sitting in his warehouse untouched. I purchased the Oskar back from him. I ordered a brand new set of custom made covers from Czech Republic-based upholsterer who specializes in Velorex microcars. The material is identical to that used originally by the Velorex factory. I had a mechanic go through the car and finish the mechanical restoration including sorting out the electrical system, ignition, brakes and a lot of little things that popped up along the way.”

Continued from the ad: "Unusually for the 16/250, this example is equipped with a Bosch Dynastarter. The installation looks as if it were done at the factory (the side cover looks cast, not modified by simply grinding off the part covering the shaft).At the time, factory did not produce Dynastarter-equipped cars.It happened later with the 16/350. All Velorexes have a short lever in the cockpit attached via long rod to the kick starter shaft. Using this lever to start the engine is a knuckle-busting experience (I speak with authority of, ahem, first-hand experience) when the engine is cold. Once warmed up, well tuned Jawa engine will start without fuss.On suggestion from the mechanic, I had a compression release valve installed to aid in starting the engine with the Dynastarter. It works beautifully. Original head was not harmed in the process. I sourced a replacement and the original, untouched head comes with the car.”

Once more from the seller: "Body covers need to be fitted and installed.Windshield needs to be installed (included, along with a seal). Shakedown runs should be performed before taking it for a long drive. For example, on one of my test drives the chain master link came undone. I replaced the chain with a brand new one. Smallproblems are likely to surface but nothing major.”

Here's avery similar but fully clothed examplefeatured on BaT last year.This 1959 Velorex Oskar 16/250(chassis 2402) is one of a few imported by the seller from Europe, and though still in need of a few small finishing touches, the car has been largely restored. These Czech-built three-wheelers were made for about 20 years from 1950 to the early 70's, and early, single-cylinder examples like this one are reportedly especially rare. Founded by two bicycle mechanic brothers, Velorex made around 17,000 trikes during their time as a car manufacturer, and the companystill existsas a maker of sidecars which are exported to the US and elsewhere. The seller has modified this one slightly to allow starting of its factory 248cc Jawa two-stroke single via Bosch Dynastarter, saving the need to bloody your knuckles with the factory dash-mounted "kick start," and reports that the funky little car is a blast to drive as well.Find ithere on eBayin suburban Chicago, Illinois with a $15k BIN.

This gentleman imported this Oskar in 2004 along with few other Velorexes. It was partially restored before he had it shipped to the US. The frame was sandblasted and painted, new tires mounted on refurbished wheels, and the engine was installed but it still needed a lot of work.The Oskar was purchased by a gentleman from California who wanted to finish the project and to make and install the covers. Alas, a decade later the car was still sitting in his warehouse untouched. The seller purchased the Oskar back from him. He ordered a brand new set of custom made covers from Czech Republic-based upholsterer who specializes in Velorex microcars. The material is identical to that used originally by the Velorex factory. He had a mechanic go through the car and finish the mechanical restoration including sorting out the electrical system, ignition, brakes and a lot of little things that popped up along the way.”

Continued from the ad: "Unusually for the 16/250, this example is equipped with a Bosch Dynastarter. The installation looks as if it were done at the factory (the side cover looks cast, not modified by simply grinding off the part covering the shaft).At the time, factory did not produce Dynastarter-equipped cars.It happened later with the 16/350. All Velorexes have a short lever in the cockpit attached via long rod to the kick starter shaft. Using this lever to start the engine is a knuckle-busting experience (he speak with authority of, ahem, first-hand experience) when the engine is cold. Once warmed up, well tuned Jawa engine will start without fuss.On suggestion from the mechanic, he had a compression release valve installed to aid in starting the engine with the Dynastarter. It works beautifully. Original head was not harmed in the process. He sourced a replacement and the original, untouched head comes with the car.”

Once more from the seller: "Body covers need to be fitted and installed.Windshield needs to be installed (included, along with a seal). Shakedown runs should be performed before taking it for a long drive. For example, on one of his test drives the chain master link came undone. He replaced the chain with a brand new one. Smallproblems are likely to surface but nothing major. picture15 and 16 is just an example of how the car will look after body is installed. Pic 16 shows one of owners ingenuity.