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1946 Mathis 333

'lio

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This three wheeler, The Mathis 333, has beautiful lines and looks quite aerodynamic. It seats 3+1, runs on two cylinders and has two radiators! I think the person in the back has to sit sideways.

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This three wheeler, The Mathis 333, has beautiful lines and looks quite aerodynamic. It seats 3+1, runs on two cylinders and has two radiators! I think the person in the back has to sit sideways.

mathis1.jpg
I purchased, after (I think it was G1) suggested "The A-Z of Three Wheelers" by Eelvis Payne, in which de devotes mention. Interesting read, here's just a "tidbit"
The 333=three seats, three wheels, 3 liters (French)
 

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WAS THE MATHIS 333 A ONE OFF OR WAS IT PRODUCED IN ANY SORT OF QUANTITY ?

LOOKS LIKE A WELL THOUGHT OUT DESIGN & IT LOOKS GREAT .
I HAVE NOT SEEN THIS ONE BEFORE .

It did not go into production and only about ten were made. I read that the French government did not approve production of this car in the post war years. From Popular Science:

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This three wheeler, The Mathis 333, has beautiful lines and looks quite aerodynamic. It seats 3+1, runs on two cylinders and has two radiators! I think the person in the back has to sit sideways.

mathis1.jpg


thanks for the link and picture .... I was born in 1946 and have never heard of this vehicle .... interesting, very interesting
 
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