If you are going to find yourself stuck in traffic on Nantucket, you might as well enjoy it.

Arts & Entertainment

story by Rebecca Settar

photography by Kit Noble

Brigitte Bardot, Princess Margaret and the Beach Boys are only a handful of well-known names spotted with a Moke—and now, you can add Nantucket’s residents to the list thanks to Tim Bruno, president of Moke America Kennebunkport. Bruno’s dealership marks the brand’s first New England expansion. “Mokes are for relaxing and savoring the summer, which in New England goes by far too fast,” Bruno says. The open-air car comes in a rainbow of colors, is fully electric (one single charge can last up to 40 miles), and can be customized from top to bottom. Also, the new 60 Years of Bond edition ensures that you’ll always travel in style thanks to a midnight blue exterior, mango tree wooden dashboard, wood steering wheel and more. mokeamerica.com

Produced for the German market after World War II, the Isetta was designed to minimize gas usage and steel while providing practical and inexpensive transportation. These highly collectible, single-door vehicles were designed by an Italian refrigerator company called Iso, and adapted into some of the most efficient cars of their time. Weighing approximately 750 pounds, and getting over 65 miles per gallon, the car operates on a one-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle engine—and also happens to be perfect for parking. bmw.com

What started as a stripped Volkswagen Beetle chassis with all-terrain tires created by California engineer Bruce Meyers has since turned into one of the oldest and most collectible all-terrain recreational vehicles available. “[Meyers’] groundbreaking creation became an American classic for both its whimsical design and its remarkable performance,” says Hagop Kalaidjian, creative director at Meyers Manx. He notes the Manx 2.0 Electric as his favorite model due to its “authentic feel and heritage of the original Meyers Manx, reimagined for the contemporary age with an environmentally friendly ethos.” In general, all of the models are completely customizable and are made specifically with a lightweight body and engine over the back wheel—perfect for cruising along the island’s notoriously deep sand beaches. meyersmanx.com

Biking has been a staple on Nantucket for over a century, but adding electricity to the mix makes it even better for seeing all of what the island has to offer. “E-bikes are simply awesome for getting around Nantucket,” Thomas Holt, owner of Sandy Pedals Bicycles, says. “Think about it—you get to enjoy the island’s stunning landscapes, cool sounds and unforgettable scents while avoiding the hassle of heavy traffic.” And all at 15 miles per hour. The e-rental shop, which features a bike share program app for easy booking, is the largest on island. “Essentially, with an e-bike, you’re taking in the true vibes of Nantucket at the perfect pace,” Holt says. This summer, clients can check out the shop’s brand-new private rental fleet, which will deliver any number of cherry red bicycles directly to your doorstep. Plus, a new partnership with Bern, a well-known helmet company, is making the rental rides even safer. sandypedalsbikes.com

SEALEGS

"It takes all the difficult things out of boating,” says Sealegs’ U.S. service manager Josh Bird about the line of versatile amphibious boats. Born from a cocktail napkin sketch, the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-esque vessel has evolved over the past 20 years into one of a handful of amphibious craft on today’s market. The retractable wheels take the craft-like experience from land to sea, making the typical laborious boat launch from a trailer disappear. Of all the models available, the 12-meter Cabin RIB redefines cool. Think optional add-ons of kitchens, up to four berths and room for up to nine passengers—with optional twin 425-horsepower outboard engines. sealegs.com