1981 HMV Free-Way
Quick Specs
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24 (est.)
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55 mph.
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55 miles (est.)
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5 hp.
Three-Wheel EV
Produced by High Mileage Vehicles Inc. of Burnsville, Minnesota, from 1979 to 1982, the Free-Way was a three-wheeled microcar developed by Dave Edmonson in response to the nation’s concerns about fuel reliability and gas prices following the 1973 OPEC oil embargo and subsequent oil crises. The one-door, one-seat, one-headlight fiberglass Free-Way was available to order in gas, diesel, and electric versions, though no diesel cars and very few electric versions were sold. The tiny vehicle was classified as a motorcycle.
Collection of the Petersen Automotive Museum, gift of Jim Rostis
This vehicle features in the ‘Alternating Currents’ exhibit.
1981 HMV Free-Way Gallery
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