The 1928 Opel Rocket-Powered Motorcycle

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The 1928 Opel Rocket-Powered Motorcycle

10-24-2013, 09:02 PM

In 1928, Fritz von Opel started experimenting with rocket-propelled vehicles. This eventually led to the Opel MotoClub SS with six solid fuel rockets. "Hey ya'll, watch this!"

The 1928 Opel Rocket-Powered Motorcycle

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10-24-2013, 09:48 PM

EXCELLENT. thanks

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10-25-2013, 08:38 AM

Interesting. Well.....now we know the origin of the nickname "crotch rocket"

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