The Carver One is INSANE. Also, Bizzare. It corners like nothing else
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Happy New Year! I think the deliciously eccentric Carver One sets the scene nicely for what I hope will be a magnificent 2020.
This Dutch trike leans into bends just like a motorbike. This car park blat demonstates the technique and leaves me rather lost for words. I am now seeking how to apply this technology to my 1972 Invacar...
Many thanks to Southward Car Museum, Wellington for the opportunity. There will be a full video on this museum in the coming weeks. They have many interesting vehicles. Visit www.southwardcarmuseum.co.nz for more information.
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Having been a lifelong motorcyclist, and now arthritic, I have to say: I've got to get me one of these.
Somehow a Goldwing Boomer Trike seems more likely.
would be cool that you dont have to gear up with helmet etc, can just jump in and go- and still the get the exhilaration of riding
As a motorcyclist you know that you have to lean in curves, the testdriver tried to compensate the leaning.
Ever driven a motorcycle where the passenger didn't want to lean? Same effect.
The Carver does the leaning for you, you do not have to do it yourself neither compensate.
Though the Carver One isn't produced anymore because they cannot get the motorengine any longer, there is now an electric Carver on the market, in two versions, 45 km/h and 80 km/h. Same basics and leaning, little less aggressive.
Another ( super expensive) option is the monotracer/racer and it's predecessor. 2 wheels only. 500+kg so I doubt you leaning matters. Retractable learning wheels for slow speed. Full cabin.
@dutchman7623 The motor engine is from the Japanese Truck, I believe it is a Daihatsu, aren't they cheap? I guess they aren't manufactured anymore because of the strict regulations over there.
Just imagine this on Welsh roads. Total insanity. I want one.
😃you would never be sitting upright for more than 10 seconds.
@@brianiswrong Jeremy Clarkson + Reliant spring to mind 😂
TWC did once meet a gaggle of them in Devil's Bridge. Sadly, they were just departing the train station as we arrived.
what about the Nordschleife ?
Or Scotland.
They have just launched an electric version of this.
Yep, It costs a fifth of the price too.
holy crap i want one
@@ge2719 They look really fun to drive
would be dope to have one of these
It looks like it rides like a motorcycle/jet plane. I want one.
I’d forgotten all about these. An engineering marvel, but an answer to a question no one asked.
... General Motors answered this unasked question with it's "Lean Machine" concept vehicle in the early 1980s...
This is what happens when a motorbike and tiny car fall in love and have a very special hug.
-- Brave New Future
I am amazed they didn't redesign with oh say the engine from a Hayabusa
Yes please make that happen!
No reverse.
Vespa Davidson
Use a small electric motor for reverse or better still full electric.
Dump Chump Oh good idea! Like a Gold Wing? Hadn't thought of that horrible complication. Do they make an all electric Hayabusa? Do you not think we should just start this design again? Having first established the parameters? At the moment the only point we seem to agree on is three wheels. Although I prefer two at the front, one at the back. Oh dear! This isn't going to be easy. I suggest we provisionally name it the Camel.
@@vespadavidson2315 you can figure out a way to reverse it via an electronic motor system. Not hard
A couple of hours practice and I would be hooning around like a loon in that, superb fun.
Happy New Year Ian and all the other Hubnutters.
Likewise ! Happy New Year 👍
Yes. After while you could smooth out the steering, and therefore the body roll. As someone who used to love motorcycles, I could really dig this thing.
I know someone that has swapped the engine of this thing with a hayabusa engine
@@dlittlester I think if you got used to it it would be smooth. I have a feeling its inexperience as the swaying went away over the course of the video.
@@0xsergy I think so too.
"...this is frankly terrifying..." Sound like coming from someone who has never been on a motorbike.
Pretty sure that thing feels quite a bit different, because it doesn't really react to your body, but the tilt is purely mechanical and based on detecting g-forces, with a delay, too.
It might even feel weirder to a motorcyclist, because of that "disconnect", than to someone who's never driven either vehicles.
Terrifying....said the man who drive a 2CV😂😂😂😂😂
@Kristof Alexy Riding a bike would probably be more comfortable than this. This just looks weird, I wonder how long it takes to be comfortable in this lol. Looks cool to me though.
1:24
"Toyota decided that they didn't want their engines going to external manufacturers"
- Cough, cough, Lotus, cough, cough.
*Daihatsu
@@ChrisG3253032
Daihatsu's owned by Toyota now.
Toyota took over Daihatsu back in 1998. They also own shares of Subaru, which led to the Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT86.
Also I believe the relaunched MGF used a Toyota lump.
@@davidfos84
Don't think it ever did.
The Lotus Elise changed over from Rover K Series to Toyota 2ZZ though.
If a man who regularly drives an Invacar thinks it's too scary for the road then that's good enough for me. Lovely idea but perhaps not for any kind of practical use.
I think the restriction was insurance issues !
@@millomweb From the looks of it the car is in a museum, so it might not be legal for the car itself to go on the road due to expired tickets etc. rather than Ian not being legally insured to drive it.
It was fully road legal, though I think the Rego was just out.
The engineers partook in many brownies and herbal cigarettes when designing this me thinks
Drug use is more widespread in most western nations than it is in NL. The biggest users are foreign tourists.
@@alexveldhuis6004 daddy, chill.
Indeed. What were they schmoking?
The Carver puts the Nuts into the Hub ... what an exercise in dynamics ...
I was tempted to buy one of these when they first came out but I resisted and bought a motorcycle instead.
Thanks Ian, for all your vids in 19, been great, and long may it continue in 20. Cheers, have fun.
Seating position very similar to my microlight aircraft. watching the video could make one feel queasy! Enjoyed that a lot Ian, happy New Year.
I feel sea-sick just watching you drive.
Was the Carver designed in one of those Dutch "coffee shops"? 😉
Happy New Year!
That was exactly what Richard Hammond was thinking when this car was featured in Top Gear 😂
far out man ✌
Ronald also my lover
That would be a Track Day i would go for. Just shows what the poor little Ariel 3 moped could have grown up to be. All the best for your 2020 adventures
I went to Southward museum on my last trip to NZ, amazing collection of cars.
My fav was Al Capones caddy complete with bullet marks on the glass
We also visited on one of out NZ trips
Insane! 😀 A car/bike that just makes you smile from ear to ear, hard to find these days. The enjoyment was infectious. Happy New year.
Almost spat my tea out when I first saw you in the back seat 😀 and every time you approached that pillar with a wobble on my bottom cheeks got nervous, you're a brave man.
What a car! Happy new year!
Like a bike with a roof. It'd sure be a blessing in crappy wet weather.
Happy New Year to Ian and all my fellow HubNutters. That is one car that I could never get bored driving, it looks like amazing fun.
Carving out your own lean on life Ian. We are used to shifting our weight about when we watch you in the Invacar but this was another level. That deserves a cuppa and a lie down.
looks like loads of fun I so want one !!Happy New Year Ian and all my fellow Hubnutters
What a great way to start the year, love it! Top work and a happy new year mr hubnut!
"Hey, I've found these old tilt rams from a scrap Advanced Passenger Train in a skip. What shall we do with them?"
Carver: "I have an idea."
It seems odd to a car driver but it's mimicking what a motorbike rider would naturally do on a two-wheel machine. Those three-wheel bikes with two wheels at the front (Piaggio?) that are so popular in Paris seem to do something very similar.
All good wishes to you Ian and all the HubNutters for 2020! x
An astonishing vehicle. Happy New Year Ian to you and yours.
Happy new year Ian.
This is one of the strangest cars you have road tested so far. Its amazing how old this car is now especially when you watch Top Gear of old.
I remember Clarkson driving on these on one of his tv shows
Hamster too, on a TG episode.
You could be right, but the one I remember was an EcoMobile with two wheels and two stabilizers that popped out when you slowed down? However, knowing TG, probably both have featured over the years.
clarkson and richard hammond drove these at the UK launch in london for them, they were massive fans of them
Yes, old TG featured the enclosed bike as I recall.
@@daviemaclean61 I remember that. I think the inventor's wife was doing the driving. Those things were very cool.
Happy New Year Ian ! Really enjoy your channel ...usually watched with Hubnut mug filled with Yorkshire Tea !
Fantastic to see all the adventures you managed to cram into your NZ trip
Superb video. The first youtube video to watch on New Years Day & its a Hubnut video.
Certainly a different driving experience. I love different so that's just fantastic in my book.
What a way to start 2020 with a Carver One review video.
Thank you Ian with a start like this to the new year I cant wait to see what else this year brings.
Saw this vehicle almost 13 years ago already in SA...
I think i had as much fun watching this as you were driving, agree that is more for the track than road...loved it!
Happy new year mr hub nut !
Iv'e just replaced my 2019 hub nut calendar with my lovely new 2020 one. Happy new year Ian. Looking forward to the rest of your down under adventure.
Want a calendar but non in Ian's shop cry cry
Sorry, they sold out pretty quickly, even though we had to order a second batch!
Ian,FANTASTIC test drive. I absolutely LOVE this little machine,"I wan't one". Thank you,and Happy New Year to you.
A motorbike sensation with a steering wheel and cab. Neet.
I owned a reliant regal in my youth or as I choose to call it " the death trap " but I would definitely love a go in a Carver .
Happy New year hubnutters
Wow and bonkers, looks like great fun 👍🏻 Happy New year HubNut
All the best wishes for 2020, Ian, from another of those crazy Dutchmen!
Great vehicle and very Hubnut. Happy new year Mr Nut, hope it's a good one for you and your new sweet heart.
Props to the driver of the forester at 6 mins. Lovely motor
that is a unique contraption, i'll tell you what. i've never seen anything like it before, and prolly won't ever again. you're a lucky man to have driven one. i doubt many others can say the same. i see the most awesome things hanging out with you. thanks for that.
Fantastic, will go down as your most unusual video surely . Happy new year Ian :)
Dunno. Doing doughnuts in an Invacar is going to take a lot of beating !
I get the impression that you've not ridden a motorbike much. I myself would love to test out the Carver! It might even be something I'd want to own for commuting.
Happy New Year Dude!
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Bizarre, Insane, Weed.
Well done for going to the exact opposite of the globe from where the Carver is designed, to try out this backwards car.
Great coverage on the way it leans and works. This video should pick up on views :
I could listen to that little turbo all day! The creaking noises I could live without if I'm honest. Imagine a heads up display on that, would feel like you were in a video game. Brilliant video.
bizarre and insane,that car looked very scary ,hope your doing well and happy 2020
Best YT video I've seen in 2020. Awesome!
A mad looking thing for sure!....But as you discovered great fun Ian! A good start to 2020 thank you.
That looked like awesome fun, amazing vehicle
Happy new year 😜
Best wishes from the Netherlands, where insanity results in things like the Carver One. :-)
Hallo Jan :)
Thanks for demonstrating this car, fabulous video, really enjoyable and no doubt for you
That does look insane but really fun at the same time! Happy New Year Hubnut!
Great Ian , thanks for sharing that . It really reminds me of the view i get from my BMW C1 scooter . Even the lean sensation ..... Happy New Year
Happy new year mate
Great video I love that thing happy new year to you mr hubnut
So jealous would love to have a go in a Carver .. watched this with a VR headset so got some of the feel driving it but sure reality is miles better
Ooh I want one of those too! Happy New Year to you Ian and hope one of your resolutions is to try not to get too overworked and stressed!
Fab road test and looking forward to the museum video 😃
Awesome vehicle Ian. Happy new year 🥳!!
A 'Top Gun Trike'! Bonkers indeed. That's what we need in this world, what a hoot! Many thanks HubNut.
Very nice ! Merry Christmas, Ian 🥂🍾💥
Happy new year Ian.
Oh wow! The Carver One! - This is what I like about your channel; I may never guess what marvelous and weird machines will show up next - this sure was a perfect start of the new year! Actually saw one of these in Beverly Hills when it was new, outside the local Ferrari dealer. It was by far the coolest car around, that day. Happy New Year! Looking forward to the report on the whole museum.
Ian that's gotta be the best fun that can be had on 3 wheels !!!. Even crazier than the BMW C1 ! Happy New year and I wish you many happy new adventures . :)
I remember seeing one maybe 10 or 15 years ago on a U.S. highway, very cool to see a drivers perspective
happy new year ian
I'm late to the video but I'm here atlast. Happy New year to you and your helpers on the channel
Happy New Year from Amsterdam!
Certainly a bizarre experience even from here! Thanks again Ian. :-)
Insanity is good! Want one. Best vehicle review this year. South wood car museum looks worth a visit
I've just laughed my way through this test drive. Thanks for that! :D
I can imagine the electronic lean device failing/going nuts, and causing hilarious effects for onlookers, but not so much fun for the occupants.
it's hydraulic, not really electric. the engineers would expect the system to be used very constantly....
It would have been nice to see some video of the vehicle driving from outside the car.
Always wanted to drive one ever since I saw it around 2007.
That car is nuts. I want it!! My 7 year old would love being pick up from school in that. Happy new year Ian and all hubnutters.
Surely not as cool as being picked up from school in a pink panther car ?
I saw one of these here in UK 9 or 10 yrs ago in central Leeds. It's a rather intriguing vehicle! Brilliant video looking into it further Hubnut! I thoroughly enjoyed this video!
How did I miss this video last year!? Both bizarre and insane!!
When watching the driving view i was leaning side to side with it in the chair!! Seen these before but the camera view out the screen is a new angle, literally!
Wow - that was just insane Mr HubNut - the pantograph wiper-action, I mean! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I bought this new in 2007 and did the 45,000kms in it. Loved it and also had a silver one, which is still around in Whakatane now. Good to see it and glad you enjoyed it. Tempted to get another now I've seen this....
You also can't drive one without a smile on your face. 😁
Happy new year to you and yours and I hope you have more success in 2020! 🍾🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂
Happy New Year Ian 👍🏻
Happy New Year Ian ! - We are now in the 2020's - Looking forward to watching more videos of these weird and different cars ! (and bikes !) ...I bet that this car-bike took some getting used to eh? ....Now this is definitely not for the faint hearted !! - from the camera view it looks pretty scary and pretty dramatic !!! - You have balls man !
No cup holders. Your beverage will spill all over the interior.
Unfortunately, your body and your arm also tilts with the body of the vehicle.
What a wonderfully weird vehicle! I love it! I bet it flies when you get used to it! Love the turbo noises
Looks mad ! I'd love a drive. I guess for car drivers who want the feeling of a motorcycle without taking another test, or having to wear protective gear !
Hopefully you enjoyed the Southward Car museum. I've been there many ties and I always see something new.
That looks like so much fun
Brilliant, really enjoyed that !
There should be a racing series with these!
Happy new year Mr S
Great video.I was lucky to own one a while back.My first drive felt jerky,but I soon get used to tilting mechanism and would be driving smoothley and with confidence.
HYSTERICAL with you sitting in the back!
Wishing you a happy three wheeled new year. 😃😂😁😄