3-Wheeler of Genius: 1983 Volkswagen Wil-Mac Trike

Reeal Men of Genius! Today, we salute you, Mr. Home-Built-Three-Wheel-Death-Machine Creator. Mr. Home-Built-Three-Wheel-Death-Machine Creator! You took one look at a Volkswagen Beetle and thought, “What this needs… is to lose a wheel and gain a death wish.” Who needs front brakes?! With a questionable welder and a dream fueled by energy drinks and bad decisions, you’ve created the ultimate blend of “street legal” and “are you insane?” Seat belts are for posers! Your masterpiece has no seatbelts, no airbags, and no respect for the laws of physics. It’s half a bike, half a car, and all cry for help. It’s like Evel Knievel’s fever dreeeeam! So crack open a cold Bud Light, Mr Widow Maker, because while the rest of us value our lives, you’re out there living every day like it’s your last. Mr. Home-Built-Three-Wheel-Death-Machine Creator! Find this 1983 Volkswagen Wil-Mac Kit offered for $8700 in Los Angeles, CA via deathwish bookstorm.

From the seller:

1983 Volkswagen wil-mac
$8,700
Listed 8 hours ago8 hours ago in Los Angeles, CA
About this vehicle
Driven 12,345 miles
Manual transmission
Exterior color: White · Interior color:
Seller’s description
Up for grabs we got a trike built from a Wil-Mac kit number 2469. The engine and rear end is from a late 60s Beetle. It was first titled in 1983 as an assembly vehicle in Nevada. I bought it 6 years ago and have done a lot to it. It’s in excellent mechanical order. It does not have to be smogged in California.

The drum brakes have been done, master cylinder is new. All electrical has been either replaced or cleaned up but it is in excellent order. Fiber glass body was removed and painted and then reinstalled properly. Seats are new Upholestry. Front wheel replaced with a 21” and handlebars are NOS from Wil-Mac. New tail lights are all LED with turn signals. LED under lighting added. Generator swapped with alternator. I threw $2000 into the engine with a VW mechanic and all seals replaced, pushrod tubes and seals, pulleys. Chrome Fan shroud, Chrome cylinder tins, Billet Valve covers, painted the manifold and end castings. There’s more I’ve done I can send in a chat.

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