Microcar et voitures électriques

1958 Messerschmitt KR-200 Cabriolet

Bond Mini Car is the name given to a series of economical three-wheeled cars manufactured by Sharp's Commercials Ltd (The company was renamed Bond Cars Limited in 1964), in Preston, Lancashire between 1949 and 1966.

Described as a "short radius runabout, for the purpose of shopping and calls within a 20-30-mile radius", the prototype was demonstrated climbing a 25% gradient with driver and passenger on board with a dry weight of 195 pounds and a cruising speed of around 30 mph. At the time of the report (May 1948), it was stated that production was "expected to start in three months' time". The prototype was built at Bond's premises in Berry Lane, Longridge where it is now commemorated with a blue plaque.

This is very interesting and rarely seen car as it is an extremely small, three wheeled vehicle powered by a small motorcycle engine! This car will definitely demand attention anywhere it goes!


Finished in a deep maroon, the paint on this small car is in great shape, showing only minor imperfections. The body is straight and solid. The chrome does show minor imperfections but still shows very well overall and has an excellent luster.

Inside the car, you will see that is a right hand driver and very simple. The seats are wrapped in gray vinyl and look good. There are some minor wear marks and stains but that is typical of a 50 year old car. The carpets are also in good shape.



Under the hood, you will find that the small engine doesn’t take up much space in the engine compartment! The Mini Car is powered by a Villiers 247cc twin cylinder engine. Attached to the engine is a 4 speed manual transmission. The car sits upon a set of 10” chrome wheels wrapped in 4.00-10 tires.

La Bond c'était quand même, comment dire... particulier

Une Bubble car, version royale

Isetta d'usine aux Mille Miglia de 1954

Powell Crosley Junior was the owner of Crosley Broadcasting, Crosley Radios, Crosley Refrigerators, and the Cincinnati Reds; he also wanted to sell cars of his own design. With help from his younger brother Lewis, a trained engineer, the first Crosley automobile was created and priced at just $250. Nearly 5,000 examples were built before America entered World War II and production ceased. After the war production resumed and in 1949, the Hot Shot & Super Sport roadster were introduced and is classified as America's first postwar sports car. Returning GI’s wanted something small and fun like the cars they saw in Europe and these small vehicles carried a price tag of just $900, that’s less than half the cost of Chevrolet's base model. They backed up their hefty 'sports car' title by winning the Index of Performance and taking overall victory at the first Sebring 6-hour race in 1950. Other victories included the 1951 Swiss Grand Prix and second in the 1951 Tokyo Grand Prix. The engines built by Crosley were used to carry other racing specials, including those built by Bandini, Moretti and Siata. Crosley engines even made their way into marine applications and powered several boats during the 1950’s!! Sadly less than a few thousand were produced and even less remain today. Weighing only 1180 pounds and powered by a 44ci 4-cly engine with a 3-speed manual transmission the little Crosley was capable of 75mph in stock trim.


We are proud to present the finest 1951 Crosley Super Sport we have ever seen!! When your day to day life is viewing collector cars you tend to be extremely picky. In our staff's opinion this is the nicest Crosley in the world, or at least the best we have ever seen to date!! The car was completely and professionally restored in a nut and bolt rotisserie fashion. Every screw, every bolt, every component of the car was reconditioned to the highest level possible, and back to factory specifications! The car was painted in a Pale Mint Green with Black stayfast canvas convertible top, and Red vinyl interior. The car is complete with Crosley AM radio, Convertible top, matching spare tire, hydraulic brakes, glove box and display card.

Sujet sympa.....l'isetta est juste splendide...

Version US de la Vespa 400.




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Here is one off custom van. 3 wheeler. it shows no matter how small, you can always think about style.

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Bassons Tri-Car Stationette 1954



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1957 Hans Glas (Bill Buckle) Goggomobil Dart

1958 Victoria 250 Microcar built by the Victoria Motorcycle Company out of Nuremberg, Germany. This lil Victoria needs a complete and full restoration as the pictures indicate. The engine is a 250cc one-cylinder that develops 14 hp @ 5200 rpm and is capable of 60 mph. The engine does not run but it does turn. It came with a 5 gear electronic gearshift that used dash mounted buttons: reverse, neutral and first, and with second, third and fourth selected by a small lever in conjuction with the clutch. It is not known by the seller what is needed here to make it roadworthy once again but there is much talent out there who can fix, fabricate and restore virtually everything to its original purpose once again. This Victoria 250 deserves to be restored to its former glory. The original windshield is in great condition. It is out of the car but I placed it near the windshield frame for picture purposes. There also appears to be all or part of the soft top bows: no longer affixed to the car but it is included in the sale. Only 729 Victoria's were built during 1957 and 1958. This is car number 591. Today there are only 24 survivors making this West German built car one of the rarest of the rare. The body is made of fiberglass. The design of the Victoria is credited to: Egon Brutsch. Former Tatra engineer Hans Ledwinka designed the central tube frame chassis. The engine: Victoria. The unique detachable side curtains act as doors as one of the picture indicates. There is a complete copy of an owners manual (written in German) that comes with the car. This will help with the restoration. The length is 3360 mm, width 1450 mm and the weight is 425 kg. The car comes with a clean and clear Arkansas title. The history of this Victoria is known all the way back to 1990.

King Midget 1957 Model 3

little archive of small cars.

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