1975 Lomax 223

1975 Lomax 223

Description

Show History

13 Trophies/Awards

4 First Place Awards - The vehicle has trophies in both the motorcycle and car category

2009
Best Classic (First Place in Classic Category)
Second Pace in Class at British Car Day

2011 (Won trophies at 10 out of 14 shows attended)
Three First Place
Two Second Place
Two Thrid place - 1 Third Place Motorcycle
And 3 other trophies/awards for top cars at show

2012 (Won trophies/awards at 1 out of 1 shows)
Top Cars Award

There were approximately 4000 Lomax made. This is one of about 12 in the United States.

It was in the early 1900s that automotive enthusiasts and designers conceived the idea of combining motorcycle construction methods and powerful motorcycle engines to small inexpensive cars that were lightweight. The result was excellent performance. The vehicle was actually a cross between a motorcycle and car and soon became known as a cyclecar. The Lomax is considered a cycle car.

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Equipment Specifications
Year1975
ManufacturerLomax
Model223 Roadster
LocationGermantown, Maryland
ConditionUsed
Number of Seats2
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
Manufacturer: Lomax Motor Co. Country of Origin: Great Britain. The Lomax was developed in the mid-1980s by Nigel Whall of England. Whall, a glass reinforced plastic (grp) specialist and Morgan three wheeler enthusiast, built the first Lomax (resembling a Morgan and using readily available, reliable Citroën 2CV components) as a show piece for a grp trade show. The body style made good sense in England as three wheelers have always enjoyed great popularity because of the low road taxes and the need for just a motorcycle license. The boat tail (Morgan refers to this as a Beetle-back), protruding cylinders, and low, open body give the Lomax a striking appearance on the road. While some say the car’s name comes from “low cost, maximum performance,” the name refers to Lord Lomax, a mediaeval nobleman who lived in the area where the car originated.
Engine Specs
Citroen 602cc engine.
Additional Equipment
Harley Davidson Luggage Rack
Powder Coated Wheels
New Hood Hold-Down Springs from Pegasus
Mohogany Wood Steering Wheel (Mini Pickup)
Hood Latches are part Ford Model A and part Jeep
New Brooklands Aeroscreens with Jaguar SS100 mirrors from Holden in UK
Modifications/Conversions
123 Electronic Ignition
Accel High Output Coil for Harley Davidson V-Twin
Chrome Alternator Bracket
Rear bumper from a 1931 Slant Windshield 4 door Ford Model A
Seats reupholstered by Rankin Upholstery
Austin Healey heandlamp stone guards
Maintenance History
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