Forgotten Three-Wheeled Domino's Pizza Delivery Vehicle Hits the Market for Sale
In the world of unique and innovative automotive design, the Tritan A2 stands out as a remarkable relic from the past. This three-wheeled delivery vehicle, reminiscent of comic books and The Jetsons, was designed in 1984 by engineer Douglas J. Amick and purchased by Domino’s Pizza for testing as pizza delivery vehicles.
Production of the Tritan A2 began in December 1984, with only 10 units built by Tritan Ventures. The vehicles boasted an ultra-low drag coefficient, aided by their streamlined three-wheel layout and wind-tunnel testing. Initially powered by a 30 bhp, 440cc air-cooled Wankel (rotary) engine, they delivered impressive fuel economy of up to 80 mpg, although acceleration was relatively slow[1][2][3].
Domino’s variants of the Tritan A2 replaced the rear passenger seat with a pizza warmer to keep deliveries hot[1][2][3]. They seated the driver in a tandem cockpit under a sliding canopy, but lacked amenities like air conditioning, which made them impractical in extreme weather[5]. The innovative design included nose-mounted turn signals, NACA ducts for cooling, a canopy top, and a rear "Amick Arch" spoiler[1].
Domino’s tested the Tritan A2 in select markets during their era of a 30-minute delivery guarantee. While the vehicles reached speeds up to 95 mph, the program was canceled in the mid-1980s due to practical issues including reliability concerns with the rotary engine, driver discomfort, and insufficient durability in various climates[1][5].
Post-service, Domino’s removed the pizza ovens and donated most vehicles to museums; only about seven remain today. Some Tritan A2s remain in private hands and are occasionally offered for sale. One such vehicle, the #7 of 10, is currently up for sale on Bring a Trailer in Michigan[1][2]. This specific Tritan A2 has a modern 670cc V-twin engine substituted for the original rotary, trading peak power for better torque and drivability.
These rare vehicles are now valued as unique automotive oddities and memorabilia of Domino’s experimental past in vehicle innovation[2][3][4]. As of now, the current bid for the Tritan A2 stands at $4,500 with six days remaining. If you're a fan of automotive history or simply a lover of the bizarre, this could be an opportunity not to miss.
References:
[1] https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2018-tritan-a2/ [2] https://www.motor1.com/news/389494/tritan-a2-dominos-pizza-delivery-car-for-sale/ [3] https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29883867/tritan-a2-dominos-pizza-delivery-car-for-sale/ [4] https://www.autoblog.com/2018/10/18/tritan-a2-dominos-pizza-delivery-car-for-sale/ [5] https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/classic-cars/tritan-a2-dominos-pizza-delivery-car-for-sale
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