The main business of Peel Engineering Company, located on the Isle of Man, was making fiberglass molds for motorcycle fairings and boat hulls. In 1955, the company entered the car market. Peel’s next model after the P50 was the Trident–the larger 2 seat model (roughly a foot longer). The fiberglass body consists almost entirely of a forward-hinged section which has a transparent Perspex dome which serves as a roof and the flat glass windshield. The steering column is also hinged and rises with the canopy. With a turning circle of 8 feet, there is really no need for a reverse gear–which is just as well, as it has none. The Trident seats two people and has a small amount of trunk space. This vehicle gets about 100 miles per gallon. The only ventilation is the small sliding side hatch–large enough for the driver to put an arm through in order to make hand signals.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Peel Engineering Co.
Country of Origin: Isle of Man
Drivetrain Configuration: Rear engine, rear wheel drive
Engine: 200cc, Vespa, single cylinder 12 hp (originally it had a 49cc DKW motor)
Transmission: 4 speed manual, no reverse
Top Speed: 45 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1965-66
Number Produced: Approximately 45
Original Cost: 190 Pounds
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Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
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