Sadly it's not an EV 😞

 

 

 

It's an Autoped, one of the very first mass-produced motorized scooters.

 

Introduced in 1915 (in the United States, later also manufactured in Germany by Krupp around 1919).

 

It had a small gasoline engine (sometimes 155cc) mounted above the front wheel, with the frame doubling as the fuel tank.

Riders controlled speed and braking by pushing or pulling the handlebar column forward or backward.

 

It was marketed as a convenient, modern way for city dwellers (including women, messengers, and even postal workers) to get around without needing a car.

 

The woman in the photo is suffragette Lady Florence Norman who famously rode one to work in London.

 

 

Totesamazeballs

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Totesamazeballs

 

I had to Google that

2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

I had to Google that

 

I have...... just to see what it said.....had no idea it's actually written as two words.....555

10 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Sadly it's not an EV 😞

 

 

 

It's an Autoped, one of the very first mass-produced motorized scooters.

 

Introduced in 1915 (in the United States, later also manufactured in Germany by Krupp around 1919).

 

It had a small gasoline engine (sometimes 155cc) mounted above the front wheel, with the frame doubling as the fuel tank.

Riders controlled speed and braking by pushing or pulling the handlebar column forward or backward.

 

It was marketed as a convenient, modern way for city dwellers (including women, messengers, and even postal workers) to get around without needing a car.

 

The woman in the photo is suffragette Lady Florence Norman who famously rode one to work in London.

 

 

It's very like the French bikes you (used to?) see, especially in the countryside.......a small, probably two stroke to drive one of the wheels..

Often call a "Solex" after one of the manufacturers, not to be confused with the lock manufacturer.

 

 

15 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

 

 

 

would love one... be a handful after a dozen brewskies though.

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

would love one... be a handful after a dozen brewskies though.

 

 

The scooter?

Absolutely gorgeous! 😛

 

15 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

The scooter?

Why not both !

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

Why not both !

 

 

BOTH....YOU COULDN'T HANDLE BOTH

7 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

BOTH....YOU COULDN'T HANDLE BOTH

I cant handle a small Asian lady with a few long black pubes..... aint no way I'd be going near her forest !

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

I cant handle a small Asian lady with a few long black pubes..... aint no way I'd be going near her forest !

 

Ah, a man who's been looking at an old "What the Butler Saw", which one is you?

 

 

2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

Ah, a man who's been looking at an old "What the Butler Saw", which one is you?

 

 

Ive seen my grandma naked..

Well this thread went off the rails rapidly

 

 

Back (sort of) on topic; -

 

An early-1900s electric automobile with a mercury arc rectifier, once used to charge EVs. (MUSEUM OF INNOVATION AND SCIENCE)

 

The ladies really were gorgeous!!

 

Yes, I do have a bit of a thing for Edwardian ladies fashion!! Leaves plenty to the imagination!

 

Do I see a hint of ankle??

 

 

 

8 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Well this thread went off the rails rapidly

 

 

I sometimes get the vapours, with all the coarse types on ASEAN.

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

Absolutely gorgeous! 😛

 

Love Scout mistresses. Woggle and all.

 

6 hours ago, Crossy said:

Sadly it's not an EV 😞

 

 

 

It's an Autoped, one of the very first mass-produced motorized scooters.

 

Introduced in 1915 (in the United States, later also manufactured in Germany by Krupp around 1919).

 

It had a small gasoline engine (sometimes 155cc) mounted above the front wheel, with the frame doubling as the fuel tank.

Riders controlled speed and braking by pushing or pulling the handlebar column forward or backward.

 

It was marketed as a convenient, modern way for city dwellers (including women, messengers, and even postal workers) to get around without needing a car.

 

The woman in the photo is suffragette Lady Florence Norman who famously rode one to work in London.

That's great!  200% 

Victorian elegance meets modern mobility — the e-Solex electric bike:

 

 

10 hours ago, jacnl2000 said:

Victorian elegance meets modern mobility — the e-Solex electric bike:

 

 

How would you like to be the seat on THAT bicycle?

20 minutes ago, ColeBOzbourne said:

How would you like to be the seat on THAT bicycle?

 

Nah, I go for the slightly later Edwardian style 😛 

 

On the other hand ...

 

 

17 hours ago, Crossy said:

Back (sort of) on topic; -

 

An early-1900s electric automobile with a mercury arc rectifier, once used to charge EVs. (MUSEUM OF INNOVATION AND SCIENCE)

 

The ladies really were gorgeous!!

 

Yes, I do have a bit of a thing for Edwardian ladies fashion!! Leaves plenty to the imagination!

 

Do I see a hint of ankle??

 

 

 

 

You should have been there. It took absolute ages for them to get their kit off. If I hadn't already popped my wad in excited anticipation, I would usually be fast asleep by the time they were disrobed.

39 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

Nah, I go for the slightly later Edwardian style 😛 

 

On the other hand ...

 

 

 

That the limited edition Bardotbike?

5 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

You should have been there. It took absolute ages for them to get their kit off. If I hadn't already popped my wad in excited anticipation, I would usually be fast asleep by the time they were disrobed.

 

 

and again

 

 

On 8/18/2025 at 3:44 PM, Will B Good said:

As feautured in "Mr Bean's Holiday"

20 hours ago, jacnl2000 said:

Victorian elegance meets modern mobility — the e-Solex electric bike:

 

 

Looks AI generated to me.

These are new ,the biggest lips in the world

3 hours ago, SpaceKadet said:

Looks AI generated to me.

 

Of course, you're absolutely right. Since this lady only exists probably as default in AI's imagination, only AI is capable of generating her face. The e-Solex is designed by Italian firm Pininfarina: 

Allow me to put her to a real riding test, on-topic (pun intended): here she's again on the the e-Bull. Victorian vibes, EV rides. 🎩⚡🐂

 

 

Cacodolia (n.):
The art of noticing bizarre or unwanted pairings — like a Victorian lady riding an electronic bull. Equal parts absurd, amusing, and strangely fitting. ⚡🎩🐂