World's Smallest Car?

I wanted to take a little break from writing, but didn't want to deprive you, my Gentle Readers, the opportunity to see some sort of fresh content today. Check out this video of the Peel P-50, supposedly the world's smallest car.



Watch the video, then click "read more" for my comments.

Something you won't see in this video, which I discovered by watching another one, is that it does not have an electric starter. To start the engine, you have to pull on a starter rope, just like a gasoline powered lawn mover!

Also, the other video showed a "bubble top" version that was intended to be a two seater. However, it was no wider than the version shown in the video. The occupants looked rather cramped. But it also looked like they were having fun.

The gas mileage is excellent. If I could only figure out a way to take three or four additional people along with me, it would make a great, low-fuel alternative to the Ford Crown Victoria I use now. I wonder if I could persuade people to ride on the roof... or, how about they all climb in a little red wagon I could pull behind me?

Maybe not... but just thinking about it brought a smile to my face.

My hat's off to the Peel P-50. Now that's quite a car!

Sincerely,

The Cab Guy

Update - (11/10/07, 01:18 AM) I just realised that if you click on the "Menu" button on the video gadget, and scroll the thumbnails, the fifth one from the left will show you the video of the sports version of the Peel, with some other interesting info. It's a fun video, also.