An experiment that 'broke down'.

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To help stranded motorists the Automobile Association of the UK had been using motorcycle combinations equipped with tools, spare parts and fuel since long before World War II. Post-war, when traffic increased, the AA wanted to evaluate their services on the roads. One such attempt was this 1947 Tri-Car, made by the Dot Motorcycle company from Manchester. The Dot was powered by a 122cc Villiers two-stroke engine. Instead of a side car to carry the spares, Dot mounted a large box between the two front wheels. Testing began in January 1948 when the Dot Tri-Car was stationed at Pains Hill on the Portsmouth Road. After six months the AA concluded that the Tri-Car offered no advantages over the BSA motorcycle combinations and it was withdrawn from service. Many years later the Dot was found in a neglected state and restored to its present condition. A real show stopper, it will be offered by Bonhams at their Beaulieu Auction on September 8.

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