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{{Short description|World's smallest automobiles}}
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This is a '''list of ]s by country of origin'''. This list excludes cars over 700 cc, and cars where production or manufacture ended before 1945. This is a '''list of ]s by country of origin'''. This list excludes cars over 700 cc and cars where production or manufacture ended before 1945.


Microcars have been defined as 'very compact, small-engined cars, designed for use in large cities, especially in Japan.'<ref>{{cite book Microcars have been defined as "very compact, small-engined cars, designed for use in large cities, especially in Japan".<ref>{{cite book
| last = Schwarz (Editor) | editor-last = Schwarz
| first = Catherine | editor-first = Catherine
| coauthors =
| title = The Chambers Dictionary | title = The Chambers Dictionary
| publisher = Chambers | publisher =
| year = 1994 | year = 1994
| isbn = 0-550-10255-8}}</ref> even though in Japan, such cars are known as ]s. | isbn = 0-550-10255-8}}</ref> even though in Japan such cars are known as ]s.
Microcars have also been defined as being a 'small car, popular in the 1950s, that featured a body offering full weather protection and mechanics often derived from motorcycle technology'<ref>{{cite book Microcars have also been defined as being a "small car, popular in the 1950s, that featured a body offering full weather protection and mechanics often derived from motorcycle technology",<ref>{{cite book
⚫ | last =
| first =
| coauthors =
| title = Dictionary of Automobile Engineering | title = Dictionary of Automobile Engineering
| publisher = Peter Collin Publishing | publisher = Peter Collin Publishing
| year = 1996 | year = 1996
| isbn = 0-948549-66-1 | isbn = 0-948549-66-1
⚫ | author =
| author = English edition editorial team, Rupert Livesey, Robin Sawers, Liz Greasby ; advisor, Dave Whitehouse}}</ref>
though in the 1950s, a trend towards egg-shaped cars with a relatively large ratio of windows to bodywork meant that the affectionate term ] was used.<ref>{{Cite news | editor = Rupert Livesey | editor2 = Robin Sawers | editor3 = Liz Greasby}}</ref>
though in the 1950s, a trend towards egg-shaped cars with a relatively large ratio of windows to bodywork meant that the affectionate term ] was used.<ref>{{Cite periodical
| publication-date=April 1963 | date=April 1963
| year=1963
| title=65 MPH and 80 MPG-That's the Messerschmitt | title=65 MPH and 80 MPG-That's the Messerschmitt
| periodical=] | periodical=]
| publication-place=] | publication-place=London
| pages=34–35 | pages=34–35
| postscript=<!--None-->
}}</ref> }}</ref>


The term Microcar, is usually applied only to such small ]s built after ], cars built prior to the war are more generally referred to as ]s. However one dictionary definition states simply that a microcar is ‘a small fuel-efficient automobile.’<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 2007 | url = http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/microcar| title = Webster’s New Millennium Dictionary of English| format =Preview Edition (v 0.9.7) | work = | publisher = Dictionary.com| accessdate = 2007-09-16}}</ref> The term microcar is usually applied only to such small ] built after ]; cars built prior to the war are more generally referred to as ]s. However, one dictionary definition states simply that a microcar is "a small fuel-efficient automobile".<ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/microcar| title = Webster’s New Millennium Dictionary of English | format = Preview Edition (v 0.9.7) | work = | publisher = Dictionary.com | accessdate = 2007-09-16}}</ref>


An attempt at a more specific definition for Microcars suggested by some enthusiasts is 'economy vehicles with either three or four wheels, powered by petrol engines of no more than 700&nbsp;cc or battery electric propulsion, and manufactured since 1945'.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 2007 | url = http://www.rumcars.org/a-about.html | title = About RUM| work = | publisher = The Register of Unusual Microcars| accessdate = 2007-09-14}}</ref> An attempt at a more specific definition for microcars suggested by some enthusiasts is "economy vehicles with either three or four wheels, powered by petrol engines of no more than 700&nbsp;cc or battery electric propulsion, and manufactured since 1945".<ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.rumcars.org/a-about.html | title = About RUM | work = | publisher = The Register of Unusual Microcars | accessdate = 2007-09-14}}</ref>


In short, defining what is or what is not a microcar is not an exact science. Microcar is a subjective common ], so no list will ever be definitive. But with museums devoted solely to microcars,<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 2007 | url = http://www.microcarmuseum.com/| title = The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum| format = | work = | publisher = microcarmuseum.com| accessdate = 2007-09-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 2007 | url = http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/| title = The Bubble Car Museum| format = | work = | publisher = bubblecarmuseum.co.uk| accessdate = 2007-09-30}}</ref> numerous published encyclopaedias of microcars<ref>{{cite book In short, defining what is or what is not a microcar is not an exact science. Microcar is a subjective common ], so no list will ever be definitive. But with museums devoted solely to microcars,<ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.microcarmuseum.com/ | title = The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum | format = | work = | publisher = microcarmuseum.com | accessdate = 2007-09-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/ | title = The Bubble Car Museum | format = | work = | publisher = bubblecarmuseum.co.uk | accessdate = 2007-09-30}}</ref> numerous published encyclopedias of microcars<ref>{{cite book
| last = Rees | last = Rees
| first = Chris | first = Chris
| coauthors =
| title = Microcar Mania | title = Microcar Mania
| publisher = Bookmarque Publishing | publisher = Bookmarque Publishing
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| last = Dan | last = Dan
| first = Michael | first = Michael
⚫ | title = A–Z of Popular Scooters and Microcars
| coauthors =
⚫ | title = A-Z of Popular Scooters and Microcars
| publisher = Bookmarque Publishing | publisher = Bookmarque Publishing
| year = 2007 | year = 2007
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{{A-Z multipage list|List of microcars by country of origin}} {{A-Z multipage list|List of microcars by country of origin}}


{{Expand list|date=August 2008}} {{Expand list|date=October 2019}}


==Gallery== ==Gallery==
<gallery caption="Microcar gallery" widths="100px" heights="100px" perrow="6"> <gallery mode="packed" widths="100" heights="100" perrow="6" caption="Microcar gallery">
Image:Aixam 400.jpg| ] File:Aixam 400.jpg|]
⚫ File:ALTA A200 (cropped).jpg|]
⚫ Image:Bmw.isetta.arp.jpg| ]
⚫ File:Attica.jpg|] 200
Image:Bond Bug vr orange.jpg|]
⚫ File:DIM 652.jpg|] DIM 652
⚫ Image:Citicar.jpg|]
⚫ File:Bianchina1.jpg|] ] Trasformabile
⚫ Image:DavidTorpedo2S.jpg|David Torpedo 2 S
Image:White Fiat 500.jpg|] File:Minissima 1972.jpg|]
⚫ File:Bmw.isetta.arp.jpg|]
⚫ Image:1957FramKingFulda.jpg|1957 Fram King Fulda
⚫ File:Biscuter 100.jpg|] 100
⚫ Image:Goggomobile Dart.JPG|]
File:Biscuter comercial 200 C.jpg|] Comercial 200C
Image:Subaru360-1.jpg|]
Image:SZA-M-left.jpg|] File:Bond Bug vr orange.jpg|]
File:Pure Mobility Buddy Gen6 000 2010-0000 frontleft 2011-04-09 A.jpg|]
⚫ Image:King Midget Model III.jpg|] Model III
File:CityComMiniEl.JPG|]
Image:Corbin Sparrow.jpg|]
⚫ File:1951CrosleySuperSport.jpg|] Super Sport
Image:SinclairC5.jpg|]
⚫ File:Daihatsu Mira2006.JPG|] 7th Generation
⚫ Image:Reliant Robin Saloon England.jpg|Post facelift ] Saloon
⚫ File:Daihatsu-max 1st zenki-front.jpg|]
Image:PeelTrident.jpg|]
Image:Peel P50 at Beaulieu.jpg|] File:Daihatsu bee.jpg|]
⚫ File:DaihatsuHijet123.jpg|] / {{nowrap|Piaggio Porter}}
<!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: Image:Opperman Unicar.jpg|] -->
⚫ File:DavidTorpedo2S.jpg|David Torpedo 2 S
Image:Isetta.jpg|] ] ]
File:Centoventisei.jpg|]
<!-- Deleted image removed: Image:CLEVER.jpg|] -->
⚫ File:Fiat500topolino.jpg|]
Image:Heinkel_Kabine_vl_red.jpg|]
Image:Biscuter 100.jpg|] 100 File:White Fiat 500.jpg|]
File:MHV NSU-Fiat Jagst 01.jpg|]
⚫ Image:Biscuter comercial 200 C.jpg|] Comercial 200C
⚫ File:Fiat 600 Multipla 1960.jpg|]
⚫ Image:Mitsubishi_Minica_LA_Front_JPN.jpg|] 1st Generation
⚫ File:1957FramKingFulda.jpg|Fram King Fulda (1957)
Image:Mazda-r360-coupe01.jpg|] coupe
⚫ File:Goggomobile Dart.JPG|]
Image:HondaN360.jpg|]
Image:1972 Honda Z360.jpg|] File:Heinkel Kabine vl red.jpg|]
Image:HondaS600-001.jpg|] File:HondaN360.jpg|]
Image:Honda Canopy AnnaMillers Tokyo 2004-02-29.jpg|] File:1972 Honda Z360.jpg|]
⚫ File:King Midget Model III.jpg|] Model III
⚫ Image:Daihatsu Mira2006.JPG|] 7th Generation
File:Microdot 1976.jpg|]
⚫ Image:Daihatsu-max 1st zenki-front.jpg|]
Image:Daihatsu bee.jpg|] File:Mazda-r360-coupe01.jpg|] coupe
File:Messerschmitt Kabinenroller.jpg|]
<!-- Deleted image removed: Image:Racing_G-Wiz.png|] G-Wiz Electric Car -->
⚫ File:Mitsubishi Minica LA Front JPN.jpg|] 1st Generation
⚫ Image:DaihatsuHijet123.jpg|]/Piaggio Porter
File:Polski Fiat 126p red.jpg|Polski ]p File:PeelTrident.jpg|]
File:Peel P50 at Beaulieu.jpg|]
⚫ Image:Fiat 600 Multipla 1960.jpg|]
Image:MHV_NSU-Fiat_Jagst_01.jpg|] File:Puli (Car) Pinguin 4.jpg|]
⚫ File:Reliant Rialto Saloon England.jpg|]
⚫ Image:Fiat500topolino.jpg|]
⚫ File:1976 Citicar 6HP.jpg|]
⚫ Image:Bianchina1.jpg|] ] Transformabile Special
Image:Puli_(Car)_Pinguin_4.jpg|] File:Subaru360-1.jpg|]
File:С-1А.jpg|Soviet ]
⚫ Image:Attica.jpg|] 200
File:SeAZ car in Paernu.jpg|SMZ S-3A
⚫ Image:DIM 652.jpg|] DIM 652
File:S3D.20090925.01.jpg|SMZ S-3D
⚫ Image:ALTA A200.jpg|] A200
File:Saporoshez ZAZ 965 A.JPG|]
⚫ Image:1951CrosleySuperSport.jpg|] Super Sport
</gallery> </gallery>


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 21 March 2024

World's smallest automobiles
The Champion 400, a German microcar built in 1952

This is a list of microcars by country of origin. This list excludes cars over 700 cc and cars where production or manufacture ended before 1945.

Microcars have been defined as "very compact, small-engined cars, designed for use in large cities, especially in Japan". even though in Japan such cars are known as kei cars. Microcars have also been defined as being a "small car, popular in the 1950s, that featured a body offering full weather protection and mechanics often derived from motorcycle technology", though in the 1950s, a trend towards egg-shaped cars with a relatively large ratio of windows to bodywork meant that the affectionate term bubble car was used.

The term microcar is usually applied only to such small cars built after World War II; cars built prior to the war are more generally referred to as cyclecars. However, one dictionary definition states simply that a microcar is "a small fuel-efficient automobile".

An attempt at a more specific definition for microcars suggested by some enthusiasts is "economy vehicles with either three or four wheels, powered by petrol engines of no more than 700 cc or battery electric propulsion, and manufactured since 1945".

In short, defining what is or what is not a microcar is not an exact science. Microcar is a subjective common noun, so no list will ever be definitive. But with museums devoted solely to microcars, numerous published encyclopedias of microcars and microcar enthusiast clubs worldwide, this list is an attempt to collate as many of these vehicles as possible into a common grouping.

List of microcars by country of origin

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (October 2019)

Gallery

See also

References

  1. Schwarz, Catherine, ed. (1994). The Chambers Dictionary. ISBN 0-550-10255-8.
  2. Rupert Livesey; Robin Sawers; Liz Greasby, eds. (1996). Dictionary of Automobile Engineering. Peter Collin Publishing. ISBN 0-948549-66-1.
  3. "65 MPH and 80 MPG-That's the Messerschmitt". Motorcycle Mechanics. London. April 1963. pp. 34–35.
  4. "Webster's New Millennium Dictionary of English" (Preview Edition (v 0.9.7)). Dictionary.com. 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-16.
  5. "About RUM". The Register of Unusual Microcars. 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
  6. "The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum". microcarmuseum.com. 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
  7. "The Bubble Car Museum". bubblecarmuseum.co.uk. 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
  8. Rees, Chris (1995). Microcar Mania. Bookmarque Publishing. ISBN 1-870519-18-3.
  9. Dan, Michael (2007). A–Z of Popular Scooters and Microcars. Bookmarque Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84584-088-4.
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