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We have no idea what this is, but after the Peel Trident, this is probably the smallest street legal vehicle we've ever seen. And despite our best deciphering and sleuthing efforts, it remains unidentified. F-gobble-de-gook Tech was the best we could get out of it. How can someone get into this thing and feel fine about it? We'd rather take our chances on a regular scoot, at least there you can jump away from a wreck. But hey, this is a convertible and has those fancy, new fangled canvas doors.
We're not modern European traffic law standards scholars, but we're assuming there is a 50 cc quadracycle kind of niche carved out below regular cars as kei cars work in Japan. This particular one has a 50 cc license plate which we assume means a 49 cc scooter motor and you can see the CVT poking out the bottom. I suppose if you don't want to put up with the wind and maybe have an inner ear infection causing vertigo and mild insanity, this makes sense.
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Are those my only two choices?
What surprises me the most is the fact that it isn't chained to the tree...
.. but at least, the owned had the good sense of checking the "chrome luggage rack" option. You know, priorities.
it appears you've stumbled upon an early mule for the next-gen Little Tikes Cozy Coupe. it's likely in Switzerland for cold-weather testing. the RWD drivetrain, plastic greenhouse, and pneumatic tires are a departure from the brand's traditional offerings, as is the addition of a passenger seat. expect to see a production version at the New York show in 2009.
It's a QPod.
They're all over the place over here. Great fun.
[www.qpod.co.uk]
Needs a 'busa. Obviously.
Third option would be go cart. (Or is it go-kart?)
The Peel Trident was a three wheeler.
@Rust-MyEnemy: Some of those Qpods look pretty fun, but what's the deal with the 150 quid upcharge if you want it in black?
It's a SECMA, build in France. They also license it to sell it under other names overseas. Check out the other models, specially the "EXTR'M".
www.secmavehicule.com
@Fitty7lax: touche, got my Peels mixed up, P50 is what was intended - merci.
They are for rent at some tourist destinations like the port of Ensenada, Mexico
looks like the kind of quad that no self-respecting Wyoming hunter would ever be caught dead on.
@Triborough: You mean like this: [www.kart4you.de] go to google to translate, scrool down to the Berlin link to see pictures. I haven't done it, but it looks fun/terrifying.
@Ben Wojdyla: I really really hate to do this but...the P50 is a 3 wheeler too.
But don't worry Ben, I like your work, keep it up!
Just think of the smug looks you can give Prius drivers while scooting around in this.
@smalleyxb122: I think it's something to do with an international black shortage. The deep shaft mines from where Black is found in its naturally occurring form are hitting on hard times.
They're saying worldwide black reserves will be dwindling by 2015.
@Fitty7lax: well i'm just retarded then. Took the two wheel rear tire setup on the older P50 and the two wheel front wheels on the other and made a composite. I blame the Swiss.
I have a snowblower bigger than that.
@-chet: I think my lawnmower would be street legal in Europe. It has a bigger engine, 750cc v-twin, all I need now is brake lights.
Judging by the headrests, they're supposed to seat two.
Bwahaha, haha, hahahaha.
Haha.
Two what, they didn't specify. Talking canines? LOLcats? ASIMO? Homo sapiens?
Is it trying to mate with the tree?
350cc, not 50cc. Shouldn't be too terribly slow. There's also a 500cc model.
Review in Edmunds:
[www.edmunds.com]
$25k for the Fun Runner is WAY too much.
I am going to huff, and I am going to puff, until I push zis tree down!
It's got a push handle on the back, I think it's a pram!
The GT 500 sports model on their website has an awe inspiring 43-1 weight to horsepower ratio (without driver). I'm thinking the 1947 bug from earlier might just outrun it.
Looks kind of like the deathtraps that tourists rent to cruise around Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
More from this "Car"!
Scootcar ( 3 Wheeler ) hoffy funtec 50 - $1000
[asheville.craigslist.org]
[appenzell-miet24.ch.miet24.ch]
[www.kleineautos.de]
[www.secmavehicule.com]
With $4 a gallon gas looming, I won't laugh at that lil'buggy. I hate to say it, I'll like to have one.
There's a slightly larger version - seats two - that I think is street legal. Cheekily handsome little cart, like an Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite.
i'd buy one to drive around town staying off the socal freeway. people may laugh when they pass me in their cars, but i'll laugh when they're filling up at the gas pump and i'm driving by.
scott
I just want to change my EoTH (end of the world) vehicle to this, or maybe pair it with this.
I read that in France they license these vehicles as motorcycles. That seem ok to me. With the roll bar, they might be safer than a motorcycle. But, as a motorcycle, people riding would be required to wear a helmet, at least in much of the US.
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