The first American Beetle represents Ed’s first VW trike. Ed used a 36 horsepower engine from a 1957 VW and a Honda front fork. The gold one shown in the pics was owned by Elvis.
Built In: U.S.A.Bike Style: Trikes
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Beetle 68 Bike Specifications – Ed Roth
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Class Styling | Trikes |
| Handlebars / Risers | Pullbacks / V-Bars |
| Paint Color(s) | Purple, Pink, Red. |
| Paint Theme | Metallic Flake |
| Suspension Front | Conventional – Standard |
| Suspension Rear | Transaxle Trikes |
| Tires | Super Wide 280-360mm |
| Wheels | 8+ Spoke, Cast Mags |