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This company began in 1938 under the name New-Map and was better known for manufacturing motorcycles. While the microcar was somewhat of a novelty, it quickly found favor in the harsh post-war period. The Rolux, produced in Clermont-Ferrand, France, was originally fitted with a 100cc Fichtel & Sachs engine. The engine was mounted in the […]

Robert and Raul de Rovin began building cyclecars and motorcycles in the 1920s. After World War II ended, the French government encouraged the development of economy cars to get the nation moving again after the devastation of war. Low purchase price and cheap maintenance were essential. Rovin began production of the D2 — a doorless

Beginning in the early 1950s, many amateur race cars were nothing more than a street car with some limited modifications. Competitors often drove their cars to the track, raced, and then drove the car home. This is a Saab 93 model that began its racing life in the early 1960s. It has: front disc brakes,

The Saab 96 was presented at a Stockholm press conference on February 17, 1960. It was well received and proved popular. The 96 was not completely new–you will notice the front was relatively unchanged from its predecessor the 93. This model, the 96v4, received a new 4-stroke, 4 cylinder engine for the 1967 model year.

It may seem hard to believe, but the manufacturer of the Scootacar also produced railroad locomotives. The Scootacar was developed in 1957 by the Hunslet Engine Works of Leeds, Yorkshire, UK, by Henry Brown. The basic design was arrived at by having Mr. Brown sit astride the engine while an assistant drew a chalk outline

The origins of Simca date back to 1922 when Teodoro Enrico Pigozzi was sent to France to buy scrap metal for the FIAT works. Instead, he settled in France, was appointed FIAT’s main distributor, and began manufacturing cars in 1928. Early post-war Simcas followed the FIAT theme. In 1954, Simca’s purchase of Ford France allowed

By 1919, the Skoda Company had its own automobile department and began building cars under license. In 1925, they produced their first cars under the Skoda name. The two door body style which you see here was also called the “Tudor,” and it was introduced as Skoda’s first car after World War II. It has

Smart–designed by the watch maker Swatch and built by Mercedes–is ideal for maneuvering (either driving or parking) in large cities. Smart comes in many models. The “Passion” you see here is designed for the style-conscious driver. It offers air conditioning, automatic gearbox (no clutch pedal), and a tridion safety cell. This vehicle is at home both

The SS Suburban, built in Bellevue, Nebraska, was initially conceived as a competitor to the King Midget which was a very basic Ohio-built car. It is believed that five cars were built and tested. The car seen here is considered to be the only one left. The testing was not encouraging as the single cylinder, 12 hp Briggs