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🏁 1903 Mercedes 60HP

A homage to the Mercedes Simplex, 60 hp, 1903 manufactured by Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft.

🚗 Inspiration Car

 Mercedes Simplex, 60 hp, 1903

Why this car?
[Brief paragraph — e.g. “Chosen for its distinctive brass-era racer look and exposed mechanicals. A striking design that translates well into a CycleKart format.”]

⚙️ Specifications

Chassis:
Welded 75x25x2.5mm RHS ladder frame with steel cross-bracing

Wheels:
17" CT90 spoked wheels, 2.50x17 trials tyres

Suspension:
Front beam axle with parallel leaf springs, solid rear axle

Engine:
200cc clone, horizontal shaft

Drive System:
CVT with 10T driver, 60T axle sprocket, #40 chain

Brakes:
Hydraulic rear disc from foot brake, cable from handbrake to mechanical leaver on rear disc caliper

Steering:
Austin 7 steering box, Ackermann geometry

Other Features:
Hand-fabricated wooden steering wheel

🛠️ Build Story

[A short narrative — How the kart came together, what materials were used, any recycled parts, unique solutions, or challenges. Mention if it was a first build or one of several.]

“The bonnet started life as a wheelbarrow tray. I used an old treadmill frame for the chassis. The tail was shaped over plywood ribs with thin ply skins. The aim was to capture the spirit of the 1900s while keeping it simple.”

🔗 More Info / Links

• Build thread on CycleKartClub.com