NASA tests Gilera Fuoco 500ie as possible moon/mars rover

Wed, Apr 11, 2007

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(As you can see, she performs marvelously in rocky, low gravity environments)

It had been a while since I visited my steampunk friends over at the Honky-Tonk Dragon blog. But today after I perused the Indigenous Filipino scooter rally , the Flash Gordon scooter, and the SteamPed, I found this mind boggling photo of the Gilera Fuoco on what appears to be a moon terrain test track. Every time I look at this picture, I shake my head in disbelief. You can click on the title link to read Punkelf’s droolings or you can go to his source (Modern Vespa Forum) and check in on the buzz it’s creating.

So, Punkelf… When are you going to break out the brass and wood and finally build your steampunk scooter? Times-a-waistin’! Oh, and thanks to Arturo in Corpus for snapping me out of my daze and pointing me back toward the Dragon.

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3 Responses to “NASA tests Gilera Fuoco 500ie as possible moon/mars rover”

  1. punkelf Says:

    Thanks for the kind words, and the link-love, Steve!
    The Scooter Scoop has been a big inspiration to me, and I wish you all the luck and success in the world.
    Here’s a Birthday Card for you.
    Congratulations!

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  2. dudel Says:

    I want an Aprilia version of the Piaggio/Gilera 3-wheeler… with the 850/CVT engine used in the Mana. That would be my dream bike.

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  3. ScooterScoop Says:

    Awww shucks… Thanks punkelf! You shouldn’t have. :)

    Hey Dudel! Might as well tack on anti-lock brakes while yer at it… and a GPS and MP3 player… and a 5 Gal gas tank. NOW you’re ready for some cross country.

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