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THAT OLD HACK HUSQVARNA OUTFITS

FIFTEEN YEARS INTO LAST century, Husqvarna introduced their first sidecar models. They manufactured these hacks for over two decades before discontinuing the three-wheelers. Here is the exceptional story of the Weapons factory in Huskvarna making units for customers, government use and racing purposes.

Several historic documents reveal that Husqvarna made their first sidecar vehicles as early as in 1914. The factory engineers used two models for the inauguration of the concept. As options, both the 70A-as well

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