1964 Peel Trident
- Engine
- 49cc or 98cc single-cylinder, three-speed manual or automatic transmission
The Peel Trident is a microcar developed from the record-holding Peel P50, the smallest production automobile ever manufactured. Debuted at the 1964 Earls Court Motorcycle Show, the Trident featured a distinctive clear plastic dome body, a Zweirad Union single-cylinder engine, and a three-speed gearbox. Chassis E185 was originally sold new in the United Kingdom and later acquired in restored condition, accompanied by original UK registration documents and factory literature.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$121,000
- 2014-03-01 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired the car in already-restored condition; file with original UK registration, factory literature, and further documentation accompanies the vehicle.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
The car underwent a restoration prior to its acquisition by the current owner in March 2014; the scope and executor of the work are not detailed in the catalogue.
The restoration predates the current owner's purchase but no date or workshop is specified.
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