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Title: Micro cars?
Post by: dakazman on Sunday,July 19, 2020, 05:46:04 PM

  So you think a Europa is small? Check this out.
Dakazman

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: EuropaTC on Sunday,July 19, 2020, 09:08:31 PM

I've always liked microcars, over here in the UK they seem to attract very enthusiastic owners.

The smallest I've seen is the Peel microcar, like the one driven around the BBC by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo)

About 1-2 minutes into the clip.

Brian

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: dakazman on Monday,July 20, 2020, 02:56:15 AM

  Loved every minute of the video Brian . The suitcase handle was the best.

    If anyone has an Instagram account, look up, Silodrone . Amazing pics that would keep a car or aviation buff busy .
Dave

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: EuropaTC on Monday,July 20, 2020, 08:49:03 AM

That looks like the Messerschmitt bubble car ? 2 seats in-line and very "aero" like i think a lot of the era were.  They seem to be at a premium over here, once you could buy them for pennies, now it's thousands. But the same with the other period bubbles, they've just come of age.

Close by us there's a couple of folks who set themselves up with a "bubble car museum" which is a fascinating couple of hours if you like that sort of car.   We've been twice now because they change exhibits, more cars than space to show is their problem. Their website is "limited" in what it shows, this google link gives a better idea of the variety they have.

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk00Vl3EIoDuyrAa-HZVMO5ARdAEkzg:1595259644822&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=bubble+car+museum&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjY29CjldzqAhXOfMAKHQoxCzQQsAR6BAgGEAE&biw=1680&bih=907 (https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk00Vl3EIoDuyrAa-HZVMO5ARdAEkzg:1595259644822&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=bubble+car+museum&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjY29CjldzqAhXOfMAKHQoxCzQQsAR6BAgGEAE&biw=1680&bih=907)

Brian

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: BDA on Monday,July 20, 2020, 09:01:11 AM

Very interesting, Brian! It looks like a fun outing and the museum looks very homey! And those little cars!!

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: EuropaTC on Monday,July 20, 2020, 09:17:46 AM

That's a good description of the place, it's very much like going round to a mate's garage and talking cars all afternoon (something we'd all be good at ! ).

We've known about them for probably 15yrs now and they've had a couple of premises, basically farms with outbuildings that they converted. This latest one is the best because there's an area where enthusiasts can hold rallies (you don't need a big field, these are small cars  :)  ) 

It is a labour of love though, I doubt they'll ever be rich but they sure put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces.

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: dakazman on Tuesday,July 21, 2020, 10:01:38 AM

  Micro truck ? Not sure if it’s real.
Dakazman

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: BDA on Tuesday,July 21, 2020, 10:03:07 AM

Here's a REAL micro car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDZICiGmDxs

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: dakazman on Tuesday,July 21, 2020, 02:40:25 PM

   

                                         :trophy:    That video is amazing .   :trophy:

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: TurboFource on Tuesday,July 21, 2020, 06:37:15 PM

Loved the Peel P50!   Would be perfect to take to Wally World ....if they would let you drive the aisles with it ???

Title: Re: Micro cars?
Post by: lotusfanatic on Tuesday,July 21, 2020, 09:58:11 PM

Quote from: BDA on Tuesday,July 21, 2020, 10:03:07 AM

Here's a REAL micro car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDZICiGmDxs

What a great video BDA!
I haven't seen that for many years (what dedication that man has!)