You could dismissively label the Merlin Roadster a rich man's toy, a topless wonder that's impractical and irrelevant. You could, but you'd be wrong.
By Suzanne Kantra Kirschner & Michael Moyer Posted 01.15.2002 at 2:16 pm 1 Comment

auto0202merlin_A.gif The Merllin delivers bang for the buck -- and the gallon.

You could dismissively label the Merlin Roadster a rich man's toy, a topless wonder that's impractical and irrelevant. You could, but you'd be wrong. The pod-like three-wheeler, which hits dealerships this summer, gets 60 miles per gallon. As important, its 88-cubic-inch V-twin engine pushes it past 100 mph, faster than you can say "autobahn"-quite
a thrill when you're just a foot off the pavement. Toy? Try hot-rod.
And, at $23,900, a reasonably priced one too.

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kphotog
02/17/09 at 10:11 pm

I know this article was printed a long time ago but FYI the photographer is Kismet Fast..that's me. Most photographer's get credit when printed in a magazine so why was my name not in listed?


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