I’ve been the lucky owner of Pete Larson’s #13 of 13 Liberty Ace ( built under license from Morgan as the Last Ace) for 7 years and 6000+ trouble free / very enjoyable miles here in Sant Fe NM. I purchased a custom Bugatti Blue M3W direct from Pete when they first came out, and subsequently bought his personal #13 that same Summer.
Ace #13 is black, (with Liberty Motors on both sides and a white Roundel with Ace of Clubs) with a genuine HD Screaming Eagle 120R crate motor ( 135 HP / 137 Lb Ft) to a T5 transmission to a Honda Goldwing shaft drive. Having owned both three wheelers, Pete’s Aces are vastly better built / designed / functioning. Front mounted R&P gives tighter turns, Honda shaft drive is silent /flawless, and the HD motor with flywheel is simply smoother.
Having said all those complements,( and many more ...just ask) with Pete’s permission / blessings I’m now selling her, with < 8K miles, in perfect condition......why?
I’ve been really motivated. / inspired by Pete Larson to use my time and tools and perceived talent to build my own super light weight vehicles.My first ...Lulu, a 1530# wet GM LTG DOHC Turbo 4 @ 325 HP and I’m currently building Lu2 a 850# BMW K1600B motorcycle engine powered monocoque/ bulkhead all aluminum vehicle. Both are 4 wheel, both are entirely hand built by one person....me, so somewhat like Pete’s Ace’s.
Both are low, light weight and like Ace #13, ride well, corner well, sound great....but not as great sounding or voluptuous at Pete’s Aces
So, yes, Ace 13 is regrettably available with a clean title / leather helmet, tonneau, indoor cover, lots of stories, ready for worship and enjoyment to make room for Lulu and Lu2
Pete’s Ace 13 is the best of the best IMHO, with SS wire wheels, full floating brakes, Tilton pedals, custom Ace gauges, machine turned dash, Brooklands screens, Moon oil tank, Flying A hood ornament, Honda shaft drive, Genuine 120R Harley Crate motor, the best paint job, and the right amount of chrome
I must be crazy to sell her as she is the prototype of the M3W.....good homes only need apply
