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Tomos A35 — Restomod · Personal Project · 2022–∞

Base year
2005
Tomos A35 frame
Parts remaining
1
Frame only
Years in build
4+
2022 – present
Engine
50cc
2-stroke
Livery
Gulf
#f16412 · #00a3c4
Original color
#0000FF
Factory
Technical Sheet
Classification Restomod
Base vehicle Tomos A35, 2005
Surviving original parts Frame only
Livery inspiration Gulf Racing (917/40, F1 GTR)
Finish Chrome details + custom paint
Wheels Spoke — custom
Exhaust Chrome — custom
Instrumentation Tachometer + Speedometer
Headlight Hella vintage
Project type Personal / Exhibition
Rap Sheet

With this build I wanted to do something different than other Tomos builds. Most builds focus on maximizing performance, pushing and tuning the little 50cc engine. In this build I wanted to focus on aesthetics and interaction. I wanted it to be a moped that puts smiles on peoples faces. Because most of the moped had to be restored, there was plenty of opportunity to customize it.

The Gulf livery is a provocation. Gulf Racing belongs on a Porsche 917 or a McLaren F1, not a 50cc Dutch commuter. It forces people to look twice and ask a question the object cannot answer on its own.

Currently: daily rider. Ongoing.

Build in progress
Uncertainty: —
Personal Project · 2022–∞