1999 Corbin Sparrow

Corbin Sparrow

Introduced:1999
Designer:Michael Corbin
The electric, hree-wheeled Sparrow was designed for a single occupant, o naturally it's tiny. The curvaceous body, ent windshield, nd concave hood, hough, ake the car look like a rolling big toe.

As conveyances go, he Sparrow, battery-powered single-passenger electric vehicle, s difficult to categorize. It has an enclosed top, et is licensed as a motorcycle. Some people might mistake it for a toy. Its dimensions -- 4.5 feet wide and 7.5 feet long -- make it a peer to the parking enforcement vehicles that cruise city streets.

Batteries may need to be replaced as the car has been sitting. Car missing a few batteries.Always stored indoors. Car is being sold AS IS with nowarranties.

Please feel free to message me with any questions. $500.00 Deposit required at end of auction within 48 hours or vehicle will be relisted.

Yet the Sparrow can reach 75 miles an hour, ccording to its manufacturer, orbin Motors of Hollister, alif. A battery charge will last 40 miles in city driving and close to 60 on freeways, ccording to the company, hose parent, orbin Inc., akes motorcycle seats, addle bags and other accessories.

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The Corbin Sparrow

 There were two base models of Sparrows made. There were 98 of the first model made. They were refered to by the owners as the 'jellybean' since that is what they looked like from the side. The 'Jellybean' was re-designed and replaced by a hatchback model. This greatly increased the trunk area. Dominos Pizza wanted to use some of these to deliver pizzas. Because of this, wners refered to this version as the 'pizza butt'.

 Onboard battery charger (they come in both 110 VAC and 220 VAC models)

 Three-wheeled vehicle registers, nsures, nd parks as a motorcycle

 1,350 lbs. curb weight, 2-inch wheel base, 7 inch vehicle height

 70+ MPH top speed, 0-60 mile range

 100% Electric (not a gasoline hybrid).

CONSTRUCTION:

 Double A arm front suspension / Single sided swing arm rear suspension.

 Cog-belt drive, hree-wheel disc brakes, pring over hydraulic shocks, 4-inch five-spoke wheels

SAFETY FEATURES:

 Single passenger, pherical body design (like a motorcycle helmet)

 Layered composite construction, ow center of gravity

 Three-point restraint safety harness / Automotive safety glass

 Emergency parking brake / Inertia switch / Emergency Power Off button

 Hazard warning lights / LED dashboard indicators / Safety head restraint

 Curb side driver door / door lock

CREATURE COMFORTS:

 For "common" items, heck on ebay (charger, atteries, ires, ights, tc.)

 Join the Corbin Sparrow group on the Yahoo site and post to the group for the item your looking for.

BATTERIES:

13 sealed AGM 12V lead acid batteries weighing 46 lbs each

 Total pack weight: 598

RECHARGING:

For charging fully discharged batteries:
110 VAC takes 6 hours
220 VAC takes 2-1/2 hours