Sunday, November 01, 2015

the Barris Rickshaw


George Barris created the 1970 World’s Fair Osaka Rickshaw Taxi for M.P.C. Model Company. The steering tiller is a Simitar sword that operates the power assist unit for steering.

The engine is a Chevrolet 400 with a power glide and a Hurst shifter.
 The radiator shell is designed as a coolie hat cover
The grille itself simulated the face of an Oriental driver as the headlights act as ears.
 The exhaust headers are simulated Oriental chop suey type with full funnel bells.
The air cleaner is made out of a two headed fiberglass Japanese dragon.
The rear fenders flow over the tires and have Oriental authentic taillights in plastic hung with special chains. Each taillight has a revolving insert of amber and red for stopping and turning.
http://www.barris.com/carsgallery/noveltyproduct/rickshaw.php



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