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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
While most of us love big cars and SUVs, there is a company that became famous for producing the smallest car in the world.
Let's take a look at the beautiful and very small car.
NOTE: Courtesy, Peel Engineering
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Peel was a manufacturing company based on the Isle of Man that primarily made fibreglass boats as well as fairings for motorcycles.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
They were also responsible for the Peel Manxcar, Peel P50, and Peel Trident microcars, in addition to the Peel Viking Sport and prototype GRP Minis for BMC.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
These models constitute the only automobiles manufactured on the Isle of Man; the company halted their manufacture in 1969. A limited-run Peel Manxkart go-kart was also produced.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
The Peel P50 to this day still carries the Guinness Book Of Records as the Worlds Smallest Production Car of all time.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
In recent years Peel has been aquired by car enthusiast Gary Hillman and Faizal Khan. The two business men have worked to have the car more in the public eye highlighting its unique British Querkyness and size.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Peel cars are now on show at major Worldwide cities through a franchise deal with a major global attraction company Ripleys Believe it or Not.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
The Peel P50 is a three-wheeled microcar manufactured in 1962 and 1965 by Peel Engineering on the Isle of Man.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
It retailed for 199 pounds when new, and currently holds the record for the smallest-ever automobile to go into production.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Designed as a city car, it was advertised as capable of seating "one adult and a shopping bag". The vehicle's only door was on its left side, and equipment included a single windscreen wiper and only one headlight.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Standard colours were Daytona White, Dragon Red and Dark Blue.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
A big future for a little car - Peel P50 James Caan's investment in the new series of BBC TV's Dragons Den breathes renewed fire into a British manufacturing legend.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Peel originally made the Peel P50 and Peel Trident micro cars on the Isle of Man in the 1960's before it ceased trading in The 1970's.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
In stepped car enthusiast Gary Hillman who saw one of the only 20 remaining original Peel P50's at an auction and knew that he wanted to be part of the invigoration of the brand.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
He took over the task of reinventing Peel from the original inventor Cyril Cannell.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Gary found himself a business partner in Faizal Khan and together they have started to produce the Peel 50 and Peel Trident (with the bubble roof) only now with an electric motor to keep in line with todays environmental standards.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
No strangers to publicity, the cars have already received huge coverage via the likes of Top Gear, London Tonight and the Paul O'Grady Show. However, the duo entered the Den with some trepidation.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Faizal and Gary pitched to open up new revenue streams from their business by producing a product range that epitomises the Peel brand British, quirky and compact.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
The guys were delighted with the eventual deal with James Caan of 80,000 pounds for 30 per cent of the company (plus two Peel cars, one of each model) which will allow them to push the Peel brand to new heights.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Peel Engineering's plan is to produce a range of merchandise to sell within retail outlets and via their website to capitalise on their cars popularity.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
Since the Den, the duo have launched an online competition to design Peel inspired products. Inventors, designers and amateur enthusiasts are encouraged to apply.
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Amazing photos of the SMALLEST car in the world
The products should incorporate the brands' strengths - British, quirky and compact. The winner will get to pitch their idea to James Caan and if he likes it then it will go on to be made and sold worldwide as official Peel merchandise.
They are also selling a limited amount of cars via the website to an ever burgeoning waiting list.