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Title: Solved -PJ364 - Dick Powell in a 1936 Aerocycle
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 05, 2011, 04:20:08 PM
3 points for this 3-wheeler:

1- The name of this vehicle (quite easy)
2- The name of the driver (he is not the builder)
3- the name of the company (I don't know it)
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: jotage21 on January 05, 2011, 04:32:55 PM
Walt Disney?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 05, 2011, 04:34:39 PM
Not him...
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 05, 2011, 04:38:29 PM
Are you sure there IS a company behind that wacky construction?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 05, 2011, 04:49:08 PM
According to my source, this vehicle tried to be a production car. Its promoters were looking for publicity giving samples to different XXXX in 19YY.
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 12, 2011, 04:33:26 PM
The driver should be easily recognizeable.
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Otto Puzzell on January 13, 2011, 04:29:41 AM
Howard Hughes?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 13, 2011, 04:36:50 AM
Not him...
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Wendax on January 13, 2011, 06:41:46 AM
Raymond Loewy?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 13, 2011, 03:06:58 PM
Not a designer...
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 14, 2011, 11:20:12 AM
Is this man somehow related to the automotive business or is he famous for something else?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 14, 2011, 11:22:54 AM
Famous for something else.
See my reply #4...he is one of those famous XXXXX that got the vehicle for promotion.
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 14, 2011, 11:25:10 AM
actor?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 14, 2011, 11:36:27 AM
Yes!
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 14, 2011, 11:38:50 AM
Probably wrong, but could it be William Powell?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Carnut on January 14, 2011, 07:24:39 PM
Quote from: Allemano on January 14, 2011, 11:38:50 AM
Probably wrong, but could it be William Powell?

Must be his doppelganger!  What would he be doing driving that thing?!
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 15, 2011, 02:52:24 AM
Not William Powell but with this guess you are incredibly close!
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 15, 2011, 03:47:06 AM
Incredibly close means related to William Powell?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 15, 2011, 03:50:07 AM
Given the fact that William Powell starred in 47 movies (according to wikipedia) it's not about him...but I confirm you are very close.
(I can't be more specific without giving the answer away...)
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 15, 2011, 03:58:28 AM
Dick Powell?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 15, 2011, 04:04:34 AM
That's him...and I've been able to find this pic online:
1st point is gone!
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 15, 2011, 04:07:02 AM
Lucky me! I could not find a single pic showing Dick Powell with a moustache.
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 15, 2011, 04:25:44 AM
Ha!
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Tom_I on January 15, 2011, 06:46:21 AM
Is the puzzle vehicle pedal-powered or electric? I've found a very similar machine, purely pedal-powered, and it doesn't have that box hanging under the middle, that looks like it could be a battery. Also the steering mechanism is a bit different.

Unfortunately the article doesn't give a name for the machine, or any clue to its origin, but it does look to be closely related to the puzzle one.
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 15, 2011, 06:57:41 AM
the name of this vehicle (clue, clue) suggests a pedal-powered vehicle BUT the article defines it as a go-kart and Mr Powell is looking at the chain....
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Amsterdam on January 15, 2011, 07:33:58 AM
Called "Aerocycle'' in 1936?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 15, 2011, 08:19:31 AM
Quote from: Amsterdam on January 15, 2011, 07:33:58 AM
Called "Aerocycle'' in 1936?
...and the 2nd point is gone.  :thumbsup:
In my pic there is Dick Powell in an Aerocycle, 1936, a go-kart the company was trying to promote. Buck Jones also rode an Aerocycle.
Now for the 3rd point, is there any other info, beside that?
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Amsterdam on January 16, 2011, 07:55:51 AM
Only that Buck Jones said to do 20 mph on his one-man-power, two-speed, front-wheel drive vehicle.

Nothing on who built it I'm affraid.
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 16, 2011, 08:13:57 AM
Ok, let's see if something more comes from our Pros...
1 point for what's more behind this 1936 Aerocylce. (company\builder name, technical specs, etc...)
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Allemano on January 16, 2011, 08:17:52 AM
Could be nonsense, but I frequently came across the name "Schwinn" on my research..
Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 17, 2011, 04:14:26 PM
Quote from: Allemano on January 16, 2011, 08:17:52 AM
Could be nonsense, but I frequently came across the name "Schwinn" on my research..
I hope there will be some updates on this...


Title: Re: PJ - 364 - 3x3
Post by: Paul Jaray on January 19, 2011, 12:52:19 PM
Solved.
The missing point will be always available for who will be able to add any detail.
Title: Re: Solved -PJ364 - Dick Powell in a 1936 Aerocycle
Post by: stoyan on October 30, 2012, 10:53:20 AM
Motor - 1936
Pedals Drive Three-Wheeler
THE Aero-Cycle Co., Detroit, Mich., is in production on a three-wheeled pedal-operated vehicle equipped with balloon tires. It is driven through the front wheels and steered by cables running from the steering wheel to the rear wheel. The price of the standard model is $75.00 and its weight is 90 pounds. The de luxe model, which is equipped with fenders, fender lamps, speedometer and two-speed gear, weighs 124 pounds and sells for $98.00.
Title: Re: Solved -PJ364 - Dick Powell in a 1936 Aerocycle
Post by: RayTheRat on October 30, 2012, 12:00:21 PM
Two-cycle?
Title: Re: Solved -PJ364 - Dick Powell in a 1936 Aerocycle
Post by: Paul Jaray on November 10, 2012, 09:23:35 AM
Bump.
Title: Re: Solved -PJ364 - Dick Powell in a 1936 Aerocycle
Post by: Paul Jaray on November 20, 2012, 03:45:07 PM
Quote from: stoyan on October 30, 2012, 10:53:20 AM
Motor - 1936
Pedals Drive Three-Wheeler
THE Aero-Cycle Co., Detroit, Mich., is in production on a three-wheeled pedal-operated vehicle equipped with balloon tires. It is driven through the front wheels and steered by cables running from the steering wheel to the rear wheel. The price of the standard model is $75.00 and its weight is 90 pounds. The de luxe model, which is equipped with fenders, fender lamps, speedometer and two-speed gear, weighs 124 pounds and sells for $98.00.
...and finally we have the last bit of info!
Thank you stoyan, point added!
Title: Re: Solved -PJ364 - Dick Powell in a 1936 Aerocycle
Post by: grobmotorix on July 07, 2018, 06:20:36 PM
No visible puzzle photo...