Highlights

Said to retain its original decorations throughout
Bicycle and cart structure reported to be original
Floral velvet upholstery on the passenger seat
Ornate driver's seat with fringed detailing and silver beading
Offered from an Italian showroom display

The Appeal

The cycle rickshaw - or "ciclorisciò" - seems all the more ingenious in the current age of tightening emissions controls and renewable transport. Originating in Asia during the 19th century, wide varieties of rickshaws saw use across the East, serving as a form of bicycle taxi long before the concept of green urban mobility entered the mainstream.

We've managed to identify this as a Neelam heavy-duty bicycle frame, which dates the bike from 1964 onwards. It was doubtless further assembled from one of Neelam's patented rickshaw conversion kits, after which it was handsomely upholstered in floral velvet with an ornate driver's seat and impressive sunshade.

Following years of service, it later arrived into the hands of an Italian showroom, who proudly kept the Rickshaw on display. It remains an impressive, very interesting example that's rarely spotted on the market.

Key Information

Mileage: n/a
Country of registration: n/a
Technical inspection status: n/a
Technical specs: Human-powered cycle rickshaw with driver-front configuration
Paperwork: Not available

The Detail

The entire structure of both the bicycle and the cart is reported to be original
Some areas of patina, commensurate with the bike's age
The vendor states the vehicle retains all of its original decorations
Driver's seat upholstered in dark red fabric with white hanging fringes and silver bead detailing around the perimeter
Passenger seat is said to retain its floral velvet upholstery
Ornamental iron framework surrounds the passenger compartment
Red floral fabric canopy positioned above the passenger area, designed as a sunshade

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