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Heinkel Cars & Cabin Scooters
Built in the 1950’s and 60’s , these vehicles are icons of mid-century design
EV Conversions
Returning vintage vehicles to the road with fun and modern powertrains
Wood Projects
See what is possible by combining traditional techniques, CAD & CNC
Metal Scooter Restorations
The most fun you can have on two wheels, restored too
Latest Posts
- A Little Trailer for My Little Car
I built my Campi-style trailer during Covid to attach to my Heinkel Tourist scooter. I like towing it much better with my car. It’s perfect… Read more: A Little Trailer for My Little Car - The Bella EV Scooter is Done!
I finished the Bella EV conversion in August and have been putting it through a series of shakedown rides to tighten up loose things and… Read more: The Bella EV Scooter is Done! - So Many Wires!
I’ve started the EV low voltage wiring. There are so many more wires than a stock Bella R203. I’ve designed a new wiring loom to… Read more: So Many Wires! - Centerstand Repair
Centerstands take a lot of abuse on every kind of scooter. I’ve restored Vespas, Lambrettas, Heinkels and now a Bella, and every one of them… Read more: Centerstand Repair - Paint Saving Plastic Spacer
I’m not a fan of the way the bodywork is attached to the Bella frame. In fact, the legshield isn’t technically attached at all! It’s… Read more: Paint Saving Plastic Spacer - How Do You Chose Paint and Upholstery?
I wanted a blue car. I saw a great photo in an old Heinkel Club calendar of an elderly couple next to their car and… Read more: How Do You Chose Paint and Upholstery?