Description

The Kelsey Motorette was introduced in 1910 in the USA.  The vehicle was designed and manufactured by C.W.Kelsey and was produced in limited numbers. Power was supplied by a 2-stroke 2-cylinder engine that was initially air-cooled in the first models switching to water cooled engines by 1911. The engine drove the single rear wheel and steering was controlled by a tiller device.  As the first models produced tended to roll on cornering an anti-sway bar was developed to counteract this.  Several hundred vehicles were built and shipped throughout the USA  as well as Denmark, Canada, Mexico and Japan.  In addition to the standard version a delivery van was also created as was a rickshaw model that was exported to Japan.  Production ceased in 1912.

Kelsey Motorette Trike is a three-wheeled vehicle designed by the Kelsey Motorette Company, founded by Charles B. Kelsey. Featuring one rear wheel and two front wheels, this motorized tricycle aimed to provide an economical and practical alternative to more expensive cars. It was powered by a small internal combustion engine and built with a lightweight frame and minimal bodywork. Although the company did not last long due to competition and rapid technological advancements, the Kelsey Motorette Trike remains an interesting example of early 20th-century automotive innovation.