Guest Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 There's a bloke who goes past our house everyday in/ on a sinclair C5. Assuming he lives in the next village. The other day there were two of them in convoy. Anyone driven one? They look pretty ridiculous and don't look too safe on the fast B roads round here with big farm vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Clive Sinclair had some brilliant ideas, the C5 wasn't one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 15mph and 3" off the ground what's not to like, ohhh yea everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I had a quick look to see if I could find one for sale and how much they are not wort, no joy but a pair of wing mirrors were going for over £80 on ebay with bids and everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 You wouldn’t get me on a road in one no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I had a quick look to see if I could find one for sale and how much they are not wort, no joy but a pair of wing mirrors were going for over £80 on ebay with bids and everything https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/124157031364?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124157031364&targetid=876057238936&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006948&poi=&campaignid=9446018368&mkgroupid=102653677624&rlsatarget=pla-876057238936&abcId=1140496&merchantid=115098125&gclid=CjwKCAjwnIr1BRAWEiwA6GpwNXzd7sTorIRtNS5ytXMeIDaUacLFduYUZaDqAmHe-PmcgBAxasZrvxoCGysQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I had a quick look to see if I could find one for sale and how much they are not wort, no joy but a pair of wing mirrors were going for over £80 on ebay with bids and everything https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/124157031364?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124157031364&targetid=876057238936&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006948&poi=&campaignid=9446018368&mkgroupid=102653677624&rlsatarget=pla-876057238936&abcId=1140496&merchantid=115098125&gclid=CjwKCAjwnIr1BRAWEiwA6GpwNXzd7sTorIRtNS5ytXMeIDaUacLFduYUZaDqAmHe-PmcgBAxasZrvxoCGysQAvD_BwENo idea why I didn't see that earlier. £900. Bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 £900 plus batteries. No idea what kind it takes and TBH not really interested as I can't imagine any circumstances whatsoever that I'd want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 £900 plus batteries. No idea what kind it takes and TBH not really interested as I can't imagine any circumstances whatsoever that I'd want one. Could be good for getting around on your dingy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 £900 plus batteries. No idea what kind it takes and TBH not really interested as I can't imagine any circumstances whatsoever that I'd want one. Nothing fancy 12v lead acid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Surely someone’s stuck a proper engine in one by now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Surely someone’s stuck a proper engine in one by now? Loads, Mr Colin furze re worked one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I think they where ahead of they're time.I keep pondering something similar but with modern hub drive motors used on electric bikes.A mini super light weight electric Ariel Atom/ Nomad.Capable of 40-50mph 40ish mile range. We would only need 1 car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I always wanted one but never quite managed, they go for silly money now, and like [mention]onesea[/mention] said he was ahead of his time with the C5, if he had brought it out 10 years later might have stood more of a chance, but he did sell quite a few of them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I wonder what one would be like with an arcturus engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 im going to fit one of these in a c5 ....discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 im going to fit one of these in a c5 ....discuss image.jpg Will descendents of the whale people like the flame in that tiny gap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 If they are descended from whales they probably have flippers instead of opposable thumbs so I think the controls would have to be all levers. Sounds complicated but maybe you could get interstellar travel out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 If they are descended from whales they probably have flippers instead of opposable thumbs so I think the controls would have to be all levers. Sounds complicated but maybe you could get interstellar travel out of it. But only if you fit a propeller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 If they are descended from whales they probably have flippers instead of opposable thumbs so I think the controls would have to be all levers. Sounds complicated but maybe you could get interstellar travel out of it. But only if you fit a propeller But will a propeller work in space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Yes. I'd forgotten you need the propeller to disperse meteorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snod Blatter Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 So err.. I have actually had a ride in a C5 and thought it was fantastic. The ergonomics of the handlebars under your knees looks all kinds of wrong but actually feels so very right, and because you're held in place/pushing against the seat you can really give the pedals some welly.In fact it'd be pretty damn useful for nipping to the shops now there are hardly any cars on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Do they have anywhere to put the shopping having bought it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Do they have anywhere to put the shopping having bought it? Small storage at back I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Do they have anywhere to put the shopping having bought it? Hang it on the handle bars like most do. Oh I se a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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