Very rare 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident R powered by original 1HP, 24V electric motor

Very rare 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident R powered by original 1HP, 24V electric motor

* Very rare
* 1 of ~50 known left to exist
* Road legal in 1959
* All original fiberglass
* Nice Yellow and White exterior with Blue roof
* Very nice White vinyl interior
* Powered by 24V electric motor with forward and reverse drive
* functioning horn, headlights, brake lights, turn signals and running lights
* Battery charger included with sale

With the advancements in technology made in the recent years, electric vehicles are becoming more prominent, not only in the commuter car market, but also in the collector and enthusiast car markets. With their instant torque delivery, great range and lack of a need for traditional fossil fuel, it is easy to see why many consumers and enthusiasts are so enamored by these new electric vehicles. With the growing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV's) in the automotive market, it is always interesting to look back at some of the earlier examples of electric powered vehicles. That is exactly what we have here in this 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident R. Taylor-Dunn originally entered the transportation market with their PG Taylorcar golf-cart in 1955 and shortly after released the Trident R as a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) in 1959. It is believed that roughly 50 of these Trident R's are still in existence today. This 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident R is a very original example of these early NEV's. The exterior fiberglass is in excellent condition throughout and is finished nicely in its Yellow and White exterior paint. The Yellow and White exterior is complimented nicely by it's Blue painted top, factory "Trident" emblem, reproduction "Taylor-Dunn" decals and factory steel wheels fitted with "baby moon" hubcaps in the rear. The Trident's White vinyl interior is in very good condition. The Taylor-Dunn Trident R could be optioned with either a swing-arm style steering mechanism (common on early golf carts) or a traditional steering wheel. This Trident R is one of the few models to receive the tradition style steering wheel. Propelling this great 1959 Trident R is a 1 horsepower 24V electric motor powered by four 6-volt batteries. This Trident R runs and drives very well and has no problem pulling itself down the road. The Trident R is a road legal NEV (research your local regulations regarding NEV and Low Speed Vehicles before purchasing). So it is equipped with functioning horn, headlights, brake lights, turn signals and running lights. Included with the sale of this Trident R is a battery charger, factory electrical diagrams and a collection of spare components including extra drive chain. If you are in the market for a very rare and eye-catching piece of EV history that runs and drives like it should and would be an instant hit at any local cruise in or car show, then you will want to take a very close look at this 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident R.

*This Taylor-Dunn Trident R is sold on bill of sale only