This 1965 Folding Two-Stroke Scooter Is Similar to an Original Motocompo.
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Before the electric Honda Motocompacto and its 1980s predecessor, the Motocompo, there was another Japanese folding scooter: the Fuji Go-Devil, which has recently appeared on Facebook Marketplace in Columbus, Ohio.
Launched in 1964 by Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent company of Subaru, the Go-Devil featured a 50cc, single-cylinder, two-stroke engine. Its straightforward tube-frame design and petite five-inch wheels allowed it to be folded and packed into a stylish travel bag. The rear wheel is connected to a swing arm with a single shock absorber, while the front wheel is rigidly mounted.
The seller is asking for $12,000, claiming this is reasonable given recent sales prices for Go-Devils in similar condition on Bring a Trailer. Out of 13 Go-Devils sold on the auction site, three reached five-digit prices. A 1968 model fetched $35,000 in 2022, although it was still in its original packaging. Most sold for considerably less, with the latest—another 1964 model—selling for just $3,300 this past August.
In contrast, a new Motocompacto retails for only $995, avoiding the need to deal with the unpleasant odors of two-stroke exhaust or the Fuji's pull-starter. It also weighs about 30 pounds less than the Go-Devil, coming in at 41.3 pounds. When folded, the Motocompacto is longer and shorter compared to the Go-Devil, but its most significant difference lies in its narrow width due to the absence of an engine.
The Go-Devil is a fascinating piece of history, but it has the potential to be more than that. Picture Subaru launching a contemporary electric version to complement its four-wheeled EV initiatives, similar to Honda's approach with the Motocompacto.
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This 1965 Folding Two-Stroke Scooter Is Similar to an Original Motocompo.
The Fuji Go-Devil fitted a 50cc engine into a suitcase-sized design, and the one available for sale has been opened only two times.