I had a '58 Isetta for a while. I really enjoyed everything about it in town. But trying to accelerate out onto a highway in front of semis was a little hairy. But it is true that they will give 60 mpg at 55 mph. The upside down backward left hand 4speed shift pattern was real easy to get used to. I sold it just before the values of these things went through the roof. Ain't that the way it always works? Elvis had one too... in a movie.
The SD Auto Museum had a great show on little cars in January. This 1937 Datsun phaeton has some real hot rod potential. As does the American Bantam Pickup
Since Microcar1 dug this up, here's my '34 Austin Ruby. Really have to stretch the imagination to find stuff that will fit in this car.
Had the pleasure of meeting and talking to the builder of this car a few years ago at "Back to the 50s" in Minnesota. He hand-fabricated just about every piece of the car, and dtove it to MN from Arizona. He also built a 5/8ths 49 Merc, which I've seen in person as well. He is a great guy to talk to and is an absolute artist. If you get the chance, give whatever car he has with him a close look. Unbelievable talent.
I have had this Simca (Fiat Topolino) for 6 years. Hope to start on it next year, using a 215 Buick and 5 speed that I have.
My first car, a 1958 Murray Deluxe Ranch Wagon. 4-year old Mr. Tough Guy says "Don't mess with me or I'll cry!!"
More info on this creation,please! That custom looks outstanding. Are you coming to Wisconsin soon? Sent from my LG-H830 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Old thread but I'll play. My single seater is rite around 10' long. It's been awhile since I measured it but I believe it's 9'8"
There is a place in Nashville TN called the Lane Motor Museum. It is probably the largest collection of small cars in the US. Lots of inspiration in there Chappy https://www.lanemotormuseum.org/
Heres a few that I saw at a local car show a few months back. A couple of Crosleys an Isetta and a Metropolitan
I just came across this thread and even though it is 10 years old I thought it really pertained to my small collection. The ‘64 Comet in my avatar shares space with two small cars. Although they are not domestic they are the opposite of my Comet. Pictured are my ‘55 Messerschmitt KR200 and my very low mileage ‘57 Messerschmitt KR201 roadster. I guess my interest’s vary drastically when it comes to motor vehicles.
No, I sold it in the early 70's to buy our 1st house. It is on it's 5th owner right now and is in California. I wish I still had it, it was fun to drive!
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