Biotechnia Ellinikon Trikyklon (Hellenic Three-Wheeler Manufacturer), or BET, was a small vehicle manufacturer founded in Athens by Petros Konstantinou. It was one of several manufacturers - the first appearing in the early 1940's - that converted BMW or other motorcycles into light utility three-wheelers. In 1965 it entirely designed and built a small five passenger car with a BMW 125cc motorcycle engine. Although the type was certified, only one was built due to problems in availability of parts for further production. Following this design, a number of three wheeled trucks of complete B.E.T. development were successfully produced. A second passenger car model was designed and introduced in 1973, known as model 500, with a Fiat 500cc engine. With metal body and seating up to five passengers, it was a rather sophisticated design for its time. It was certified for production and 15 were built, of which one survives to this date in excellent condition. There were even talks with a South African company involving plans for exports or even transfer of production to that country, but they were never realized. The company ceased production in 1975. Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods for sale, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures. ... Nickname: City of Athena or Cradle of Democracy Location of the city of Athens (red dot) within the Prefecture of Athens and Periphery of Attica Coordinates: Country Greece Peripheries Attica Prefecture Athens Founded 2000 BC Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis as of 2007 Area - City 39 km² - Urban 427 km² - Metro 3... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A motorcycle or motorbike is any two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Fiat Punto Fiat Group, or Fiat S.p. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ...
References
L.S. Skartsis and G.A. Avramidis, 'Made in Greece', Typorama, Patras, Greece (2003).
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