1933 Framo Stromer FP 200
German manufacturer Framo produced this unusual three-wheeled coupé with an aerodynamic design that represented an early attempt at affordable, efficient transportation. The sleek design sat atop a central tubular frame that also served as the exhaust system, while all three wheels featured independent suspension with rubber band dampers. Front-wheel drive represented advanced engineering for its time.
Power came from a 198cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine producing approximately 6 horsepower, connected to a three-speed manual transmission. The lightweight construction, using a magnesium alloy drive block, helped keep the vehicle’s weight around 705 pounds (320 kg). This configuration delivered a top speed of about 37 mph.
Created by Danish engineer Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen’s company (which also founded DKW), the FP 200 was tax-exempt in Germany due to its small displacement. Despite its innovative engineering and public interest, only about 350 units were built in 1933. The design proved too costly to manufacture profitably, limiting its commercial success.
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