Tag: Microcar
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Micro-Subie with Questionable Band Link
We’re not sure exactly what’s for sale here. Does “both need a little work” refer to the car and the seller? The second car in the images is clearly an Isetta, and not a Subaru. The upside here is that the “Young” likely refers to either a Young S or Young SS. These were the…
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Rare for a reason? A tale of two Thrif-Ts
Here’s another 50s microcar we never previously heard of. The Thrif-T was a microcar with a 10HP Onan twin engine. See the original ad associated with car #2: the manufacturer claimed three could travel in comfort with luggage. We have our doubts. We also like any ad that includes “It’s the same difference” as something…
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DKW Shnellaster: Perfect parts hauler for Audi driver?
This cool German microvan isn’t seen often, especially here in the us. Of course, we love it and see great potential but this one is a bit of a project, to say the least. These are sometimes thrown in with Microcars, but they don’t appear to be that small. Either way, this would be quite…
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Odd news: Goodbye little Aston oddity
Some day, we’ll find one in the US when they’re importable. Click for Autoblog story Post by CG Sadly, it looks like Aston’s odd attempt at affordability and higher average fuel economy via a gussied-up, $50K version the Toyota/Scion IQ has failed after a whopping two years. This was never offered in the US market,…
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Holy Grail of oddness: Honda S800 Coupe
Anyone with any automotive street cred knows exactly what a Honda S2000 is and why it’s a great car. You have to go up a level to know that the S2000 was inspired by Honda’s first production car, the S500 through S800 series. Seemingly very few, however, are aware of the coupe versions of the…
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Fly in/Drive home: Messerschmitt KR200
Most of the better known microcars came about in postwar Europe where devastated-but-regrowing economies needed cheap transportation. These were often relatively cheap versus small cars and often were considered motorcycles for licensing and tax purposes. The Messerschmitt KR200 is no exception to the rule and was made by the famous German aircraft manufacturer, who, not…
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Temptation: King Midget
These are cool little mircocars, though likely not in the same fun to drive category as Crosley Hot Shots. Click for Craigslist ad $6800 in Fullerton, CA Just try and hold this baby back! Interior is a bit- uh – spartan. Ad text: 1967 King Midget Micro Car Microcar. Basically in excellent condition. Very low…