Messerschmitt 3 wheeler cars

georgswa (Georg Ruf) (RIP) · December 22, 2008, 10:10:15 PM

Interesting the link and infos

Both cars are collectors items here

I often sat in the Isetta with a sporty engine sound

Andrew Darné · January 03, 2009, 12:30:13 AM

I recall a car looking very similar to the Isetta in a garage around E13 or E15-12th avenue around 1985-87 when we stayed in E17-12th. I can't remember who the families were in those addresses then, but distinctly remember the door in front, and the narrower real axle.

Another "micro" car of old seen around town a few years ago is the FIAT 500. According to the latest CAR mag the new 500 Cabrio (a roomier edition) should appear at the Geneva Show in March and arrive in SA in 2010. Could be handy in the heavy traffic expected with the World Cup... zoot along the yellow line.

Carl Wrbka · January 03, 2009, 04:46:26 AM

Hmmm... while we're talking tricycles, does anybody know what make of car that is in the "Mr Bean" series? It's the 3 wheeler that always comes off second best when Mr Bean tries parking his Mini.

Cherry (Alcock) · January 03, 2009, 05:14:41 AM

Hi Carl, It's a Reliant Regal Supervan III.

SandyB · January 03, 2009, 05:16:58 AM

Is it not this one .. it was the reliant bug ... a british 3 wheeler of the 70's .. must have been scary to drive .. do a search under reliant bug or bond bug ..

SandyB · January 03, 2009, 05:43:07 AM

Andrew , seen a couple of new 500 hard top in CT already .. yes bigger roomier than the little old rear engined 500 .. good retro styling reminiscent of its predecessor .. pretty much in the same vein as the new Beetle and the Mini .. and yes they carry a price tag ..

Cherry (Alcock) · January 03, 2009, 09:06:35 AM

I thinki this is the one - from wikipedia.

SandyB · January 03, 2009, 12:16:23 PM

Yup all by the same maker Cherry ...

Cherry (Alcock) · January 03, 2009, 01:35:58 PM

Ugly little things ain't they? I wonder how stable they were to drive and when loaded up must have been interesting!

Michael Alexander · January 03, 2009, 01:40:50 PM

I like the Orange Colour, the only thing missing is a Cheetah Logo on the side

Cherry (Alcock) · January 03, 2009, 01:46:14 PM

Gawd, got orange on the brain already?

Michael Alexander · January 03, 2009, 01:51:31 PM

Off Course, it's already 2009....... you weepeeee people have already stolen one of my players, Young Duane Vermuelen......

Bertie Horak · January 03, 2009, 06:36:26 PM

Really ugly car (and colour). Only a cheetah supporter will be seen in Orange - dit maak my naaaaar, Mike.
PS, Duane Vermeulen who? You probably threw him out and we felt sorry for him....

SandyB · January 03, 2009, 06:51:34 PM

Yes having only one front wheel must have been scary when cornering .. I can imagine the nose diving into the corner ... Having a single wheel or narrower track at the back is more acceptable ... the Citroen ID , DS, Pallas range had a considerably narrower wheelbase at the back and it by default played a good role in stability .. the

end of the car just followed the wider front track very obiently ... I should know i drove them .. and used to sling them around .. and they always seemed to correct their track .. but then again . a mid engined front wheel drive was always the best equation ... good center of gravity ...

Leon Sumter · January 04, 2009, 08:40:14 PM

Cherry as far as I can recall these (silly) cars used to tip over when cornering too enthusiastically.