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Stories and images from the Sparrow archive, preserved in their original historical context.
Shakedown Run
It was another beautiful weekend in Central California so Mike took the Sparrow out for a bit of a shakedown. This time the route was Pacheco Pass which is a twisty mount
Richard Hatfield, Lightning Motorcycle
Solar energy fueled vehicles are not just a theoretical concept to be realized sometime in the distant future, but a reality today that can compete head to head with gaso
Next Up: The SF Auto Show
Coming up November 18 – 26 2017 After the incredible response to the Sparrow at SEMA Show a few days back, Mike decided (at the 11th hour) to try and get the new Sparrow
Meet Lisa
So the new Sparrow is back on the road with a fresh coat of paint, upgraded suspension and some other tweaks. It was certainly time to get the little bird back in the pho
Kombi by KLD
This is not one of our vehicles, but one we had a hand in building. A company by the name of KLD was familiar with the abilities of the Corbin R&D team and contracted the
The New Sparrow Prototype Returns in Two-Tone Pagan Gold Pearl and Charcoal Grey
After new suspension, a new interior and under-bonnet refinements, the Sparrow prototype was repainted in Pagan Gold pearl over charcoal grey metallic for more road testing.
Finishing Touches Before the New Sparrow Prototype Was Ready for the Road
A short progress note from the prototype build, recording final interior work, suspension adjustments and a wheel alignment before the new Sparrow went out on the road.
Merlin Roadster
Back around the turn of the millennium Corbin Motors was developing this fine piece of garage jewelry. Whereas the Sparrow is designed for fun and functionality, the Merl
Corbin Concept Vehicles From the 1970s Through Corbin Motors and Beyond
A gallery of Corbin concept designs spanning the 1970s, the Corbin Motors years and later projects, some built as prototypes, some produced and some still on paper.
Sparrow Beta Program Open
Put yourself in a Sparrow At long last we have a grasp on what it will cost to build the first limited production, hand crafted Sparrows. With this information in hand we