Gotlands Veteranbilmuseum, Vibble Gotland, July 2008

www.bilmuseum.se

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1862 Michaux: The Boneshaker. Made in Paris, found in Småland Sweden in 1975. They claim that this is the worlds oldest preserved factory built bicycle.

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143CC 1901 Lindberg. They claim this is the oldest preserved Swedish motorcycle. Made in Torshälla by Carl August Lindberg.

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Sweden's oldest tractor, or 'motor plow' as they were known at that time.

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Shaft drive bike from circa 1896, possibly from Germany or Austria. Equipped with snow chains.

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Variable up-and-down peddler. Made in Stockholm in 1899 and probably the only example left. Arms connected directly to the rear hub instead of via a crank & chain. Gearing changes automatically based on how hard the pedals are pushed.

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An Auto Union, the predecessor to Audi.

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An Amphicar.

Posted by leo at August 1, 2008 04:12 AM
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