Information about the Swallow Coachbuilding Co has been added to the "Manufacturers". (Located via the link on the left hand side). Along with two "funky" sidecars: the Kappa and SideRider. I'll be working on the Watsonian next....

I have a LOT more information now on the site and much more coming.

Take a look in the newly named "Manufacturers" section on the left navigation. There will be 20+ manufacturers with information about their sidecars and business. A big thank you goes out to Doug Bingham (Mr Sidecar himself) for providing a large amount of printed material.

If you live near or in California make sure you attend the 32nd Griffith Park sidecar rally. A must not miss event!


SIDE STRIDER Inc. and SIDECAR INDUSTRY COUNCIL Present...

the 32nd ANNIVERSARY

Griffith Park sidecar rally
October 18-19, 2003
Sunday A.M.
Crystal Springs picnic area (see map)
Griffith Park, Los Angeles

For more information see

http://www.sidestrider.com/event.htm

Today I added the Steib section. I will be working on this section to gather more information on the most famous of sidecars in the "roller" community. Link has been added on the left hand navigation.

I also put out the plea for the following book:

"Seitenwagen und Gespanne, Band III: Das Rollerseitenwagen-Lexikon", Martin Franitza

Translated: "sidecar and bottom plates, volume III: The scooter side car encyclopedia" by Martin Franitza

I have emailed him, but his mailbox is over it's limit! Go figure! If you know where I can get this, I'll be forever grateful.

Yes, I have been adding toy's to the site. First is a search feature that lets you find what you need. There is a basic search on the left navigation, and an advanced search accessible via the link on the left navigation just below the basic search. I know I hate searching endlessly when I know what I want.

I also added a message board. It looks like it is not working at the moment so it may take some investigation before that is fully functional.

And finally real Toys, yes those little objects you and I play(ed) with as youngsters. I am gathering what I find that is scooter and sidecar related in the toy department. Link has been added to the left navigation.

That's all for now.