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| GWN7 |
 Sep 7 2004, 04:13 AM
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King of Road Trips  Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region  |
While looking at info on the worlds fastest electric car (245 mph) I found this...
Peel The Peel range of 3-wheelers first appeared in 1962 at the London Motor Show. The Peel P50, was produced by Peel Engineering Company who were manufacturers of fibreglass fairings and boats at Peel on the Isle of Man. At just 53 inches (1.34m) long and 39 inches (99cm) wide the Peel 50 is currently the smallest 3-wheeler ever produced. With a top speed of 38mph and powered by a 49cc DKW engine it was designed purely as a single seat town car to carry one adult and a shopping bag. The Peel 50 had no reverse gear, but at just 59kg (132lb) it was light enough to park manually using the handle provided at the rear of the vehicle. Peel also produced a two seater 3-wheeler called the Peel Trident which also featured a clear "bubble top". Approximately 100 of each model were produced until the company ceased manufacture in 1965. Info Link Attached image(s) 
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| lapuwali |
Sep 7 2004, 05:17 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743  |
Yes, the Isetta. However, where the Isetta's front opened much like a fridge door to let you out (and the steering wheel was attached to that door), with the Peel, 90% of the bodywork opens up and forward to let you out.
The Isetta wasn't really a three-wheeler, either. It has two back wheels close together. As I recall, the engine options were also a lot bigger than 50cc, and the whole car is substantially larger. I could see driving the Isetta on city streets. The Peel, however, would be hard pressed to out-accelerate a bicycle, and is about as visible as a person sitting on the roadway. There's a club here in the Bay Area called the Arcane Automobile Society (or something similar, I have a card somewhere). Lots of oddball stuff like this, plus Morgan trikes, Messerschmidts, etc. |
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GWN7 OT So your friends think you drive a Funny Car Sep 7 2004, 04:13 AM
Curvie Roadlover This guy has to wear his watch on his left arm. I... Sep 7 2004, 03:38 PM lapuwali I actually saw one of these at a British car show ... Sep 7 2004, 04:30 PM Dr Evil Reminds me of that BMW for which I can not remembe... Sep 7 2004, 04:49 PM plas76targa That would be an Isetta (spelling?), if my feeble ... Sep 7 2004, 05:02 PM GWN7 How about this one from the Czech manufacturer Vel... Sep 7 2004, 05:16 PM bryanthompson There's a guy up here with an Isetta he brings... Sep 7 2004, 08:24 PM
bryanthompson another one Sep 7 2004, 08:25 PM |
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