Front wheel drive…

This very cool video came to our attention courtesy of Twin Peaks Steve….seems the bike was discovered at the end of World War II in Germany…

I’d heard of this “engine in the front wheel” concept a few years ago when my good friend Marty told me Jay Leno owned a Megola.    Seems Marty and Jay Leno had a conversation about unusual motorcycles when Mr. Leno asked Marty if he had ever heard of a Megola.   Marty had not, nor had I when Marty told the story to me.    If you’ve never heard of the Megola, don’t feel bad…most haven’t.

Take a look at this, folks…

Just in case you’re wondering, there are no plans for a front-wheel-drive California Scooter. The concept sure is something different, though. Makes me wonder if that post-World-War-II bike in the first video came from the Megola folks.

Sue and I will be stopping by the plant later today, so keep your eye on the blog for more photos, folks.    And Twin Peaks Steve, thanks for sending that first video to us!