Tricycles in general were of course aimed at folks who had difficulties with only two wheels, and R.A. Harding were well known for their 3-wheel disabled vehicles and bath chairs.
But TWS (two wheel steering) tricycles were different. They were a novelty design.
Kendrick TWS trikes have three full size wheels and are much more stable. Though some people obviously owned Hardings and used them, like your chap in Eastbourne (unless his was actually a Kendrick?), the smaller front wheels on the Harding make it unstable. Having said that, it's totally eccentric so naturally I love it.
My point is that it is totally unsuitable to be motorized. Unlike other motorized three-wheelers, such as the microcars owned by most forum members, it has a narrow track, high centre of gravity, nothing in front of the driver to cushion any impact, no suspension, it's lightweight and the steering is not responsive enough for motorized speed. Tricycles of conventional design with engines at the rear suffer from some of the above, but the better control of the steering makes them much safer at speed.
Next time you're passing, give me a call and you're welcome to road-test both the Kendrick and the Harding and see what you think
1930's Kendrick pictured below for comparison
