I have a soft place in my heart for James Bond movies starring Roger Moore. They tend to be over the top affairs (“Moonraker” immediately coming to mind), but within their campiness is a simple plot structure where 007 saves the day and gets the girl. They are not cinematic masterpieces, or even the best 007 movies, but Roger Moore is a solid Bond and to me is the best representation based on the Ian Fleming novels. Towards the end of the Roger Moore era, we were gifted “Octopussy,” a 1983 movie that was bad by 007 standards and is largely forgettable except for a Tuk Tuk chase through India.
Per the 007 formula, James Bond escapes on a Tuk Tuk and makes the world a better place for all except the bad guys. I have never ridden in a Tuk Tuk — I’m not sure if they even exist in Phoenix — though it’s on my bucket list of random things to do in my lifetime. Side note: my bucket list is not adventurous or particularly challenging. I like to keep my goals achievable.
If good fortune comes my way, I will achieve my goal of riding in a Tuk Tuk but, until then, all I can do is window shop and think of 007 chase scenes.
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The Pick of the Day is a 1983 Tuk Tuk Jolt listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Arlington, Texas. (Click the link to view the listing)
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“Whether you are looking to transport customers around or just want to cruise around the city in something different, this thing has a ton of potential,” the listing states. “It is a 3-wheeled taxi, painted white with a matching white canvas top.”
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This street-legal Tuk Tuk has been converted to an electric vehicle with an Electro Tech motor and features handlebar controls with brakes and a floor-mounted gas pedal. The dual bench seats are finished in a distinct multi-color motif that offsets the white exterior.
What you get with this Tuk Tuk is eco-friendly transportation with room for four. It’s not glamorous by any stretch of the imagination but it has flavor and a certain je ne sais quoi. As a taxi service, it’s ideal for travelers in a city environment who want to get around but don’t need a car as a means of transportation. For those that like funky and unique transportation with less carbon emissions, I would go with this EV Tuk Tuk.
The dealer is asking $9,000 for this electric-powered Tuk Tuk. To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.