SIL Kover
The SIL Kover was meant to be the shape of economy motoring in 1951
David three-wheeler
The David must surely be the only car that was developed from a bobsleigh…
Velorex Oskar
There was budget motoring, and then there was the Velorex Oskar
Fuji Cabin
One of the cutest microcars ever created, just 85 Fuji Cabins were made
Daus microcar
It's said that the best things come in small packages. The Daus suggested otherwise
Kaiser Darrin 161
The Darrin was supposed to save Kaiser, but instead it killed off the brand altogether
Fiat 1100 TV Trasformabil
Fiat's 1100 saloon was no design high point, but the rag-top TV was another matter
Hazelcar
This mid-engined two-seater sounded far more exciting on paper than it was in reality
Ardex cycle car
There was minimalist motoring, and then there was the French-built Ardex
Peerless GT
Using Triumph running gear this glassfibre-bodied coupé could – and should – have been a winner
BMW 600
The 600 was meant to save BMW. Instead it just pushed BMW deeper into the mire
Avolette Record Deluxe
Egon Brutsch produced one microcar after another, but none ever sold in volume