No, it’s not really a motorcycle. But that’s how it was classified because of its three-wheeled nature, and we’re going to run with it. The Tritan A2 was notable for having an incredible drag coefficient – just 0.15. Compare that to a period Toyota MR2, which had a Cd of 0.35. Amusingly, the only commercial “success” the A2 had was with Domino’s Pizza. The pizza company thought that this had potential as a low cost delivery vehicle, so they ordered 10 examples as a pilot project. Of the 10, it is believed that just 7 survive. Here’s #5, and it’s said to be in running/riding shape.
Frankly, that’s pretty much where the Aerocar ended. If you’ve ever ordered a pizza from Domino’s, you know that the pilot didn’t move forward, and no other companies or private parties seemed to think that the A2 was worth purchasing. The OEM engine is an Israeli-built Savkel (aka Syvaro) 440cc air-cooled rotary motor which was good for 30 horsepower. The engine was paired with a belt-driven auto transmission, and the claimed top speed was 95 miles per hour. The key was the low weight figure of 900 pounds. For more information, check out this profile at the Autopian.
This example (VIN: 1T93PR303D1079005) is #5 out of 10 and it has just 158 miles. It was built in December of 1984 and it’s still rocking a Domino’s paint job. The seller states that it has been restored and that it’s a runner with the original rotary engine. The sale includes a trailer with a remote-controlled winch if you’re looking to bring this out to shows and keep the mileage low.
Find this Tritan for sale in Arroyo Grande, California with bidding up to $7,950 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.