Triver
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Triver was a Spanish car brand made by Construcciones Acorazadas SA in Bilbao (also known as Automotores Triver) from 1953 to 1962. Construcciones Acorazadas SA ceased business in 1983 after devastating floods.[1]
The company Construcciones Acorazadas SA was located in Bilbao, Spain. Its primary business was manufacturing safes and metal furnishings. From this, it branched into making stationary motors, pumps, and a diesel- or oil-powered 24cc 2-stroke motor for bicycles, called the Fraso. In 1948, the company obtained a license to manufacture small cars. The license was ratified in 1953 by the Vizcaya Industry Delegation and required the company to produce at least 50 units.[1]
The cars, brand-named Triver by Construcciones Acorazadas SA, were designed in 1953 by Antonio de Sopeña e Irabien, the company CEO, who was also an industrial engineer. Development commenced in 1954, and production in 1957. Production ended in 1960 after around 75 cars were made. Only one vehicle remains in existence.[1]
Development of the Triver
In 1953, a four-wheel prototype was made. The two rear wheels were spaced together. Its body was handmade from 2 or 3 mm-thick sheet metal. It had no rear window. Motive power was from a proprietary EMB-type two-cylinder opposed 339cc engine located just in front of the two rear wheels. Initial tests of the prototype were unsatisfactory, forcing significant redesign work and delaying production.[1]