EXPLORE SPARROW
Through The Years
Follow the Sparrow story through concepts, prototypes and production milestones.
Merlin Beta Testers, 2001 to 2003
A history note on the Merlin roadster beta cars Corbin Motors developed from 2001 to 2003, with a Harley-Davidson V-twin and four-speed gearbox.
Beta Sparrows at the 1997 San Francisco Auto Show
A history note on the two pre-production Sparrow prototypes Corbin brought to the 1997 San Francisco Auto Show as beta test cars.
The Raven Prototype of 2005
A history note on the Raven, the gasoline-powered single-passenger prototype Mike Corbin built in 2005 after Corbin Motors closed.
The 1996 Alpha Sparrow Proof of Concept
A history note on the 1996 Alpha Sparrow, the hand-built proof-of-concept prototype that debuted at the San Francisco Auto Show.
The New Sparrow Prototype of 2016
A history note on the 2016 New Sparrow prototype, its road testing, and the plan announced at the time for limited beta cars in 2017.
Micro-Car Concepts with Don Varner, 2000 to 2003
A history note on the micro-vehicle concepts Mike Corbin developed with designer Don Varner between 2000 and 2003, including a city delivery van.
Initial Sparrow Production in 1998
A history note on 1998, when the first Sparrows entered limited production and Corbin Motors worked to set up dealers and attract investors.
Generation 2 Production Sparrows, 1999 to 2003
A history note on the 1999 to 2003 production Sparrows and the Generation 2 redesign with a larger trunk that owners nicknamed the Pizza Butt.