Bamby- 1984
A modern version of the Peel P50, Bamby microcars were built in Hull, England by Alan Evans. Initial marketing targeted the sale of this modern microcar to young drivers...
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A modern version of the Peel P50, Bamby microcars were built in Hull, England by Alan Evans. Initial marketing targeted the sale of this modern microcar to young drivers...
Hans Berger was a gifted engineer who built small helicopters and various mechanical devices. In 1948 he built the rocket-powered car you see here. Hans Berger also built the...
Berkeley was Britain’s leading caravan maker in the 1950s. In 1956, Lawrie Bond approached Charles Panter of Berkeley Caravans with his new design. It was an ideal project for...
In the 1950s to 1960s, three wheel cars were very popular in Great Britain. For drivers with a motorcycle license, these cars did not require a separate car license....
The Bertone X1/9 is a two-seater sports car designed by Bertone and built by Fiat. Intended to be the first affordable mid-engined sports car, the X1/9 is notable for...
The name “BFG” came from the company’s founders: Louis Boccardo, Dominique Favario, and Thierry Grange. The initial design work was done in 1978 in response to a call...
Bianchi was established by Edoardo Bianchi in 1885 Milan Italy, making Bianchi the world’s oldest bicycle company still in existence. Edoardo Bianchi was considered to be the Henry Ford...
Recumbents, or bicycles that are ridden from a reclining position, have maintained a small but steady market since the 1930s. They are especially appreciated by those with back and...
A short-lived classic! The BMW 320 was built for just one year. First presented in July 1937, the 320 showed a close resemblance to the transitional 329. The 320...
The 500-series cars may not have been BMW’s most glamorous products, but these big and sturdy middle-class machines were the mainstays of the company’s car division from 1951 up...
In 1957, BMW brought out a 4-seater development of the Isetta. The 600 (named for its engine size), has two doors: the swing-up front door as on the Isetta,...
The little-known and rarely seen BMW 700 Coupé is arguably one of the most important models in BMW’s post-war history. The first of the series and highest-selling variant...
BMW’s Bavaria model was a US-only model, derived from Europe’s 2500/2800/3000/3300 series of sedans. Known as the E3 among aficionados, it shared everything under the skin with the E9...
One of Germany’s well-known car makers, BMW began building engines for airplanes. Forbidden to continue making airplane engines after WWI, BMW turned to engines for motorcycles and heavy trucks....