Brief History of the Marque: Monotrace
Manufactured in France between 1926 and 1928 under licence to the German
Mauser concern these very interesting machines featured a watercooled 520cc
engine powering a coachbuilt tandem two-seater body on a pressed-steel
chassis, with outrigger wheels for use when stationary. Known in Germany
as an Einspurauto (single-track car), the horizontal single-cylinder engine
was mounted in front of the rear wheel with drive to the gearbox and axle
by chains.
In 1999 French student Pierre Gillet built a prototype foot-forward
machine of the same name. Production was due to begin in 2002 of
the Monotrace Hybris powered by a 1000cc Honda motor and with a claimed
top speed of 280kph.
Peraves of Switzerland, builder of the Ecomobile,
now produce such a machine - the Monotracer.
http://www.monotracer.com/
Nov 4th 2005
Hi,
finally got the 1925 Monotrace cabriole photos for you. I am forwarding
them with another email , so if you dont get them let me know.
Pat holmes
Sat Oct 29 2005
zulusmail
qwest.net
monotrace
Hi, was looking at your interesting sight.
I actually own a 1925 monotrace that runs and is in original condition.
Posiibly the best original one in the world, as it still has the retractable
roof and upholstery. If you would like photos for you site I would be glad
to send you some.
The bike is in Oxnard, usa
Pat
September 11, 2001
Do you remember my last text on December 8, 1999? I'm Pierre GILLET,
and I would like to give you some news from my Monotrace. Now, the Prototype
is ended, and will be shown in Paris, in the end of September (international
two wheel show). That's really an incredible machine. We hope we would
be able to sale some units, because our company, created for this vehicle,
is able to build other machines. I hope you will be interested by this,
and I wish you ask me some pictures !
my new mail : contact at hybris-concept
web site (open on September, 28th 2001) :
www.hybris-concept.com
(No DNS 0603)
December 8, 1999
My name is Pierre Gillet, and I saw in your website that you referenced
"Monotrace". I'm currently building a Monotrace which will probably proposed
en 2001. Is it possible to add a link to my page on the word "Monotrace"
My address : http://www.monotrace.com
Thanks, -- Pierre. -- Monotrace at aol
From Sheldon: Looks like Pierre is
going to build a new version of the old 1920's Monotrace. We certainly
wish him luck and hope that he keeps us informed of his progress.
December 10, 1999
I would like to thank you for adding a link to my page ! I will give
you information of my progress in the future. Today, our vehicle has made
about 3,000 Kms of tests and we are now studying the design and the materials.
Our technology offers the possibility for anyone who has experience of
motorbike to drive our Monotrace, and I can say that the sensations in
this vehicle are really INCREDIBLE !
Thanks for your interest ! -- Pierre -- Monotrace
at aol
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