Happy presidents George Bush and Vladimir Putin. Vintage Miniature Cars
Vintage Miniature Cars
When I first saw these photos, I’ve noticed that all owners of such automobiles have sincerely happy smiles on their faces. And the same happy smile have those who see them. Perhaps, you are also smiling right now, what is the most important. In addition, small cars have other advantages, and they are evident.
First of all, small cars are endlessly practical, often cute and mostly easy on your wallet. While you’d need to sacrifice much of your space and comforts, you’ll have a reward of being considered ecologically & street “smart”. Some of the models can go 40 km per liter (100 miles per gallon), which is advertised as “almost cheaper than walking”. If you live in the urban area, where parking space could cost you as much as $250,000 – these little critters may be just for you. They certainly speak to our sense of esthetic and evoke a strong desire to hug them and pat them on the back.
Police car Isetta
Isetta. The most easily recognizable of all “bubble cars” of the vintage era, the Isetta evokes the feelings of sophisticated European romance like no other small-budget car. It was seen in many movies of the era, and was quite popular for many years and earned many names. French called it “yogurt pot”, Germans “coffin on wheels” (apparently disdaining very little space inside), Italians “little eggs”. Originally designed in Italy, Isetta was made by various manufacturers, namely ISO, Velam and BMW.
In fact, the Fifties were the “boom” times for miniature cars. Many prototypes achieved mass production, but their popularity cooled off in the Sixties. Unfortunately, almost stopped in the Seventies, with compact Japanese imports effectively killing sub-compact market.
Vintage Miniature Cars
Produced by Italian Piaggio company 3-wheeled Ape. Vintage Miniature Cars3-wheeled microcar by the Dutch company Carver Engineering1957 Velam Isetta1957 Vintage microcar IsettaIsetta 1957 Vintage microcarBMW variation of IsettaBMW variation of IsettaPolice car IsettaPolice car IsettaThe Bond BugThree-wheeled micro busItalian Three-wheeled two-seater micro car PasqualiPasquali, Three-wheeled two-seater micro car from ItalyTri-Magnum, designed by Robert Q. RileyTrojan 200A from Heinkel (model from 1963)Trojan 200A from Heinkel (model from 1963)1963 model – Trojan 200A from Heinkel1954 Mivalino small car. Italian Mi-Val motorcycle company’s own version of the Messerschmitt KR-175Mi-Val motorcycle company’s own version of the Messerschmitt KR-1751955 Fuji Cabin (Japan)1955 Inter 175 A Berline1958 Zundapp Janus (Germany)German 1958 Zundapp Janus1964 microcar, described as a terrestrial flying saucera terrestrial flying saucer1964 microcar, described as a terrestrial flying saucer2001 Corbin Sparrow (designed by Mike Corbin)A vision for the future – Venture One from Fly the Road projectBrutsch 1958 Mopetta vintage mini vehicleBrutsch 1958 Mopetta vintage mini vehicleCabin-roller-style racingDaihatsu Midget micro-truckFIAT 600 Multipla (1960) – one of the smallest vans ever. It was also a perfect taxi vehicleFIAT modification made in Polandmicro crane ‘Best Baltic’Micro Jeep, The Crosstown Concept, shown at the 2005 Frankfurt showMesserschmitt KR200Morgan Super Sport, circa 1932-34Nissan Snail (Escargot)Peel micricar 551 TRLPeugeot H2O conceptReva – electric city car from IndiaSmallest car to go into mass production – ‘Peel’ P50 car, which can be carried as a suitcaseSmallest ever car ‘Peel’ P50Soviet Union era journal ‘Technique of youth’, 1965. Featuring minicars of future