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[[Image:1961-Mustang-Stallion.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1961 Mustang Stallion]] | [[Image:1961-Mustang-Stallion.jpg|right|thumb|250px|1961 Mustang Stallion]] | ||
The Mustang was a miniature [[motorcycle]] built in Glendale, California by John Gladden from 1945 to 1963. Most models featured a proprietary [[Single cylinder engine|single-cylinder]] [[Cam-in-block|side-valve]] [[engine]] of 320cc and 12" wheels. | |||
Mustang's Trail Machine (1962) was constructed of heavy duty 7/8" tubular steel and powered by a Series 141300-143458 Industrial Briggs & Stratton ball bearing drive 5-3/4 horsepower engine. | |||
This upright Briggs was coupled to a 3-speed British "Burman" motorcycle [[transmission]] with heavy chain drive then continued by chain to the 5.00x12 tractor tread rear tire, wheel and the cheater size drive sprocket. The front disc wheel had a diamond tread 4.00x12 tire. | |||
Shifting the 3-speed transmission was accomplished with a hand operated muliplate disc clutch housed on the left side of the engine. Starting was by a manual choked carburetor and folding [[kickstart]]. Shutting down was with a kill-button. This was a foolproof and rugged combination. | |||
Ground clearance of Mustang's Trail Machine was 9", width of the frame 10", wheelbase 48" , overall length was 68" (nearly 6 feet) and it all weighed 169 pounds dry. | |||
The telescoping spring fork made this machine comfortable and very controllable at speeds into the 30's. The handle bars folded down from an overall height of 40" to 32". | |||
The entire frame and the steel full disc 12" wheels left the Glendale, CA factory painted a bright yellow. This machine would climb a vertical wall. | |||
These are a highly sought after collectible today. | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.mmcoa.org The Mustang Motorcycle Club of America] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:American motorcycles]] | [[Category:American motorcycles]] | ||