# Rotary Tricycle Auctions The Coventry Rotary Tricycles' Last Representative is Being Auctioned Off By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycles References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/coventry-rotary-tricycle/45142/) & [bonhams](http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23594/lot/252/?category=list&length=100&page=3) When it comes to tricycles, there are few designs that are quite as peculiar or indeed as ingenious as the Coventry Rotary, an [old-school tricycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car) that featured a truly [unique and eye-catching design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars). Developed by British cycle designer James Starley and manufactured in the city of Coventry in the late 19th century, the Coventry Rotary tricycles gained attention for their design, which comprised one big wheel on the left and a pair of smaller wheels on the right. Now, this historically significant tricycle can be yours if you're willing to shell out somewhere between $7,000 and $10,000 at a Bonham's auction. The Coventry Rotary is truly one of the most spectacular and strikingly designed tricycles ever made, and its availability on an auction basis speaks to the timeless nature and long-term influence of this vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Historical Vehicle Auctions:** As unique and historically significant vehicles, antique tricycles and bicycles continue to draw buyers interested in owning a piece of the past. - **Ingenious Vehicle Designs:** The creative design of the Coventry Rotary tricycle demonstrates the value of innovation in the vehicle manufacturing industry. - **Nostalgia Investments:** As unconventional and historic vehicles become rarer, collectors continue to invest in these types of vehicles as a way to connect with the past. ### Where This Applies - **Antique Vehicles:** The unique and Historical Coventry Rotary tricycle represents a niche market of antique vehicle collectors and enthusiasts that presents potential investment and restoration opportunities. - **Vehicle Manufacturing:** Innovation in vehicle design continues to drive the manufacturing industry and could allow for the creation of more striking and unique vehicles. - **Vintage Collectibles:** The Coventry Rotary tricycle represents a vintage collectible item that connects with buyers interested in unique and historically significant pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-super-3.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Recumbent Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recumbent-electric-trike.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md)