Microlino

[Clive68]

Not a BMW , but a reimagined Isetta bubble car.
This is the first time I’ve seen one out in the wild!

it looked even smaller than it is because it was parked next to a Nissan Navarro pick up truck!

 

[John_B]

That is horrific!

(But I kind of like the headlights built into the mirrors)

 

[Jam03]

It’s amazing that cars have all got so big as a result of crash safety, yet this is possible. Maybe it’s pedestrian safety that is more important than occupant safety.

 

[Zephyr]

It’s amazing that cars have all got so big as a result of crash safety, yet this is possible. Maybe it’s pedestrian safety that is more important than occupant safety.

The old smart was a very safe car regardless of its size.
cars have become bigger to accomodate the inflated ego of their drivers.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

(But I kind of like the headlights built into the mirrors)

So, anyone fancy a guess as to how much a new mirror will be? Enough to write-off the car, perhaps?

 

[KASPar]

The old smart was a very safe car regardless of its size.
cars have become bigger to accomodate the inflated ego waistlines of their drivers.

FTFY

 

[Stevo7682]

So, anyone fancy a guess as to how much a new mirror will be? Enough to write-off the car, perhaps?

Would suprise me .
We bought a full mirror assembly for a hyundai i10 ( dealership part) over 400 quid just to buy it .
Stephen.

 

[Zephyr]

had a chat with the owner. Says he bought it for quick errands but is afraid to use it.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

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had a chat with the owner. Says he bought it for quick errands but is afraid to use it.

Perhaps he should try some slow errands, may not be quite so scary.

 

[Delk]

I was working over in Amseterdam a few months back. The place is full of little tiny electric city cars. They looked perfect for running around a busy city.

 

[Zephyr]

I was working over in Amseterdam a few months back. The place is full of little tiny electric city cars. They looked perfect for running around a busy city.

They are.
unless you are in Utah, USA and yer drivin’ ya big ol’ lifted truck, weighin’ near ’bout three ton, an’ it don’t stop fer nobody.

 

[NeRo]

Thought I remembered seeing it on The Late Brake Show

 

[Pond]

I was working over in Amseterdam

Where's that then, Ted?