Ah, the things you find in the forest…
Here’s a rare one — listed out of Chardon, Ohio, this “Urba Sport” Trimuter (#180248871044) is a potential solution to the current fuel crisis! It’s one of my favorite RQ Riley vehicles, and they still offer Trimuter plans (which are included in this auction). This one is running a plug-in EV setup, with an ~30hp electric engine mated to a VW transmission that gives a potential 50 mile range. It’s got the original low-tech controller installed, but comes with a more efficient GM EV-1 controller that could be installed — and judging by the rough shape of the driveline, it’s probably a good idea.
With three days left on the auction, I doubt this car (a true homebuilt, not a kit) will move past $1,500. Even if all you did was use the body, salvaged a few components, and built a new chassis, enormous time would be saved for someone who wanted to build this unique vehicle.
Is this vehicle still available?
What ever became of this Trimuter? Is it still available/ Thanx…
am interested in finding a tri to by to fix up amd maybe modifl can’t afford a bunck can you help
Still looking for a club project… was this vehicle sold. Please respond either way. Thanx…
the Robert Q Riley Enterprises site is gone but not their Facebook is still even though no one really responds to messages. the founder had passed away and he he had updated the TriMuter plans to be more modern (it looks really nice). I have been messaging at their Facebook page but only got automated responses. Hoping others will do the same and the descendants of the founder will either release or sell the plans.
I have tried to reach out to the family several times since his passing to see if they would like me to host the website to continue to sell the plans and I have not heard from them.