

| Subject: | Re: bubble cars? |
| From: | pensioner |
| Date: | Sat, 6 Oct 2001 08:08:21 -0700 |
The taxation issues in merry old was what gave rise to the Morgan SuperSport. Powered by either an AJS or Matchless aircooled (RVC) twin and seating one they are a fine example of a VERY collectible and VERY expensive oddity. Two driven front wheels, one wheel in the back. The Isetta used the BMW aircooled 500 or 600 typ 247 motor and of course a motorcycle shifting pattern. Dave Willis, a restorer and afficionado of fine mechanicals had one for years in orange and white with an R69S motor and "mountain" gearing. I am not aware of ANY 3 wheeled Isettas but hey, it's not friday and I could be wrong. The FIAT 600DZ was a Zagato 750cc DOHC hotrod (Derivizione-Zagato). In it's day it was a real sleeper. The idea of a shockingly fast ordinary looking sedan could have fostered the development of the Mini-Cooper 997 and 1275 rocket skates and certainly had an influence on the BMW 1600TI , 2000TI/Alpina, and 2002 tii all very fast company. The ultimate ugly but smokingly fast Renault R5 Turbo was in my opinion the pinnacle of fast skate development. The FIAT Dino coupe and roadster were built in conjunction with E. Ferrari and are very collectible today. I missed that train. cheers, pensioner (late for fraahday)
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