Built by the Owosso Motor Car Company, the Pulse was produced under a few different names, all of which were considered GCRVs – Ground Cruising Recreational Vehicle. With a fiberglass body designed to look like a plane and a rear-mounted motorcycle engine, the Pulse (also known as the Litestar) was a 2-seater that was supposed was an interesting footnote in the world of sports cars/vehicles considered by the DMV to be motorcycles.
Before the company went out of business in 1990, about 350 of these vehicles were built. If you’re intrigued by the concept, here’s a great period article from 1989 on the company.
Or if you’re more of a visual learner, here’s a great video that explains the Pulse Autocycle:
I assume you’re going to want to see what it looks like on the road:
This example is serial #91, and the seller has a website dedicated to the site. From the factory, this Pulse had a Yamaha 400cc engine, though the seller replaced that unit with a Goldwing 1500cc powertrain, yielding an obvious bump in power and the addition of a reverse gear.
Find this Pulse Autocycle for sale in Pearland, texas with bidding up to $5,100 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $39,000 here on eBay.