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Aug. 08, 1967 - 80-year old Sir Alliot Roe Designs a Car on two wheels'. : 80-year old Sir Alliott Verdon-Roe, co-founder with his brother of the famous A.V. roe aircraft firm, and the first to fly in Britain 49 years ago - has invented a shaft-driven armchair motor scooter, which will be Britain's answer to the invasion of foreign machines. Sir Alliott says it's the nearest thing to a car on two wheels. The 60 m.p.h. Avle Biar has its driving seat situated between the wheels and not over the back wheel as on standard scooters - and is about a foot lower. It has a cushioned backrest and the driver's legs are stretched out in front of him instead of downwards. The handlebar grips are inclined like the steering wheel of a car. The power unit is a 192 c.c. Le Velocette engine. Photo shows Sir Alliott-Roe demonstrates his latest invention - the 60 m.p.h. Avle Bicar

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