Odd as well.....
Guess the car and year.
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OOps, I selected the wrong search image.
Yes, it's an Autozam. My bad
I also saw it called a Kei car . And you were correct . Apparently a popular choice in Japan. Interesting story behind them. Many different models over the past 70 years. ! I have never heard of them.
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Interesting. I wouldn't have guessed Mercury.
They should have put it in production. Be pretty fancy for 1954 .
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Looks like a toy.
But it's Another one of these....
Smaller than you think: 1946 Volugrafo Bimbo 46
After the Second World War, Italy had to get back on its feet, and this necessarily involved the development of individual mobility. However, money was scarce, and it was necessary to find the most economical way to get people moving.
Indeed, from the late 1940s and early 1950s in Italy, an interesting offering of Microcars developed, although they didn’t achieve the expected success, they still made their mark in the automotive industry. To name a few: Alca Volpe, Mi-Val Mivalino, Iso Isetta, and finally one of the rarest: the Volugrafo Bimbo 46, built by Volugrafo, a company that manufactured a miniature motorcycle during the Second World War and briefly produced a small car in Turin after the war. The company also made trailers, aircraft parts, and gas pumps.
The seller says that there are currently about a dozen of these cars registered worldwide. We have no trouble believing him, as this vehicle is so rare that most people are unaware of its existence, and it only appears for sale once every 5-10 years. This particular specimen seems to have benefited from a very nice conservative restoration, although unfortunately, it appears that some of the steel trim on the body, as well as the bumpers, have been lost over time. However, we are confident that with some reference photos, a skilled bodyworker could reproduce them. Find it for sale at €25,000 (today $26,700) here in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Volugrafo Bimbo 46 1946-1948
1947 Volugrafo 1947
Thanks Massimo Carini
Development
The engineer and race driver Belmondo developed the Volugrafo Bimbo vehicle, which was introduced in November 1945 and produced through early 1946. Production ended in 1948 after about 60 copies total.Chassis
A supporting metal frame formed the chassis with an extremely narrow track of only 78 cm. A differential was not needed and the front wheels were out on a parallelogram, and the steering was transmitted by a large chain.Body
The vehicle had an open, door-less body with a bench and room enough to have two people sitting next to each other. The steering wheel was in the vehicles center. The vehicle has a length of only 2.4 meters and a height of only 90 centimeters. There is a thin fabric top without side panels for weather protection.Technology
It was powered by an air-cooled cylinder engine with 125 cc and 5 Hp, which was installed in front left rear wheel and a chain at the left rear drive. There was also a sports version using an additional installed engine of the same size on the right rear, to the drive the right rear wheel. The tires are very small at 3.5"x 8" in size !Surviving vehicles
At least three vehicles have survived to this day, there is one at the Musée Communal de l'Automobile in Mahymobiles Leuze-en-Hainaut (Belgium ), one in the Museo Ford Gratton in Farra d'Isonzo (Italy) and one privately owned since 1954 in South Africa.
Head scratcher....
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Looks like some kinda Thunderbird.
Kind of. But butt UGLY . LOL .
Not dime a dozen....
Dave91TM
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Goody we now have a different Bimbo than the last one, variety is the spice of life(LOL)
You are right again !
The image shows a customized 1963 Ford Thunderbird, built by Vinnie Bergman in the 1970s for Eddie Leon, a resident of Long Beach, California. This unique vehicle is being transported on a trailer.
The image shows the 1954 DeSoto Adventurer II, a unique concept car designed by Ghia in Italy for Chrysler's DeSoto brand.
Design & Features: This sleek, aerodynamic grand tourer was commissioned by Virgil Exner, Chrysler's head designer, and crafted by Ghia. It features a low profile, a fastback roofline, a large glass rear window, and a retractable rear window.
Engine & Performance: Under the hood, it housed a powerful 276 cubic-inch HEMI V8 engine.
History & Rarity: Only one DeSoto Adventurer II was ever built, making it a rare and valuable piece of automotive history. It was showcased at major car shows and eventually acquired by King Mohammed V of Morocco.
Distinction: The Adventurer II is distinct from the earlier 1954 Adventurer I, which was also designed by Exner and built by Ghia, but was a four-seater sports car rather than a two-seat grand tourer.
Hmmm.
Here's some information about the Spyker C8 Aileron:
Design and Inspiration: The C8 Aileron's design incorporates aviation-inspired elements, such as turbine blade-inspired wheels and a sleek, aerodynamic body.
Engine and Performance: It is equipped with a 4.2-litre V8 engine producing 395 hp and 480 Nm of torque, allowing it to reach 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
Chassis and Construction: The car features an all-aluminum chassis, highlighting the use of lightweight materials and advanced engineering.
Transmission Options: While earlier C8 models only came with manual transmissions, the Aileron offered an optional ZF six-speed automatic transmission due to demand.
Exclusivity: Spyker cars, including the C8 Aileron, are known for their exclusivity and craftsmanship, appealing to buyers seeking a distinctive and luxurious driving experie
nce.
Here's some information about the Spyker C8 Aileron:
Design and Inspiration: The C8 Aileron's design incorporates aviation-inspired elements, such as turbine blade-inspired wheels and a sleek, aerodynamic body.
Engine and Performance: It is equipped with a 4.2-litre V8 engine producing 395 hp and 480 Nm of torque, allowing it to reach 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
Chassis and Construction: The car features an all-aluminum chassis, highlighting the use of lightweight materials and advanced engineering.
Transmission Options: While earlier C8 models only came with manual transmissions, the Aileron offered an optional ZF six-speed automatic transmission due to demand.
Exclusivity: Spyker cars, including the C8 Aileron, are known for their exclusivity and craftsmanship, appealing to buyers seeking a distinctive and luxurious driving experie
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Are you trolling the Lancia user forum?
