@zzf00l In those days there were two initially similar looking bubblecars. The Heinkel, which later became known as the Trojan when it was made in the UK, and the Isetta. The Isetta which was slightly shorter had no rear seats but its steering column did move clear of the front seat as the door was opened.
Always a sad moment, seeing an old friend depart for the last time..
Lovely little Trojan, they were everywhere when I was a kid, certainly a VERY rare sight nowadays.
In my nostalgic enthusiasm, I recently decided to try and find one, and restore it, and luckily I managed to buy TWO very rough ones, that I hope one day, will make ONE nice Car!
If I could get anywhere near the condition of this one, I'd be chuffed!
Thanks for the comments Alan. I enjoyed looking back too! Alan is currently the owner of a fine vintage Singer car which is kept in the nice replacement garage!
This was me with my Trojan "Primrose", and Bond Mark G Estate "Arvy"! What a good video for youtube Mike-well done.
That was a drippy wet old garage- no room to swing a cat -or even Bond Minicar.
Once sold in fine fettle-the Trojan wa soon resprayed, rechromed, reperspexed, new interior fitted and won awards at Microcar rallies,and a major concourse at a big Classic car show in london -so it went to a good home! but I still miss it...
if you got into a smash up in that little bubble car I guess it would be the end of the road. My Dad used to say to me when I owned a VW van that if I was ever in a accident that I would be the first one there.
Its all relative really. If you are a pedestrian, being hit by any vehicle is extremely dangerous. Being in an accident on a motor bike gives virtually no protection so a bubble car was and is relatively safer. Safest of all I suppose is a modern car with an air bag, seat belts and a crumple zone ahead of the driver.
I thought the steering wheel came away with the door to facilitate entrance and exit!
zzf00l 1 year ago
@zzf00l In those days there were two initially similar looking bubblecars. The Heinkel, which later became known as the Trojan when it was made in the UK, and the Isetta. The Isetta which was slightly shorter had no rear seats but its steering column did move clear of the front seat as the door was opened.
ADMIRALSCORNER 1 year ago
@zzf00l Alan went on to own an Isetta. Have a look at the video ISETTA ARRIVAL and you will see the differences in the two Bubblecars.
ADMIRALSCORNER 1 year ago
@ADMIRALSCORNER Ah yes, I see... nice video's thank you
zzf00l 1 year ago
Nice video, thanks!
CaptBubble 1 year ago
@CaptBubble A nice car! Happy memories!
ADMIRALSCORNER 1 year ago
Always a sad moment, seeing an old friend depart for the last time..
Lovely little Trojan, they were everywhere when I was a kid, certainly a VERY rare sight nowadays.
In my nostalgic enthusiasm, I recently decided to try and find one, and restore it, and luckily I managed to buy TWO very rough ones, that I hope one day, will make ONE nice Car!
If I could get anywhere near the condition of this one, I'd be chuffed!
Wonderful video, super little Cars..
Tickettyboo1959 2 years ago
Oh well done! They are still out there then to be able to find! Thats a very nice project to keep you entertained for some time to come!
ADMIRALSCORNER 2 years ago
Thanks for the comments Alan. I enjoyed looking back too! Alan is currently the owner of a fine vintage Singer car which is kept in the nice replacement garage!
ADMIRALSCORNER 2 years ago
This was me with my Trojan "Primrose", and Bond Mark G Estate "Arvy"! What a good video for youtube Mike-well done.
That was a drippy wet old garage- no room to swing a cat -or even Bond Minicar.
Once sold in fine fettle-the Trojan wa soon resprayed, rechromed, reperspexed, new interior fitted and won awards at Microcar rallies,and a major concourse at a big Classic car show in london -so it went to a good home! but I still miss it...
Alan
SingerDriver 2 years ago
Wonderful video Mike, full of emotion and memories...enjoyed it very much...5* Bob
robmasterman 2 years ago
Thanks Bob! We had great fun with our microcars!
ADMIRALSCORNER 2 years ago
Mike nice video of the old stuff.
my car is small and not safe in a crash.
if you got into a smash up in that little bubble car I guess it would be the end of the road. My Dad used to say to me when I owned a VW van that if I was ever in a accident that I would be the first one there.
LOL Wayne
togreektown 2 years ago
Its all relative really. If you are a pedestrian, being hit by any vehicle is extremely dangerous. Being in an accident on a motor bike gives virtually no protection so a bubble car was and is relatively safer. Safest of all I suppose is a modern car with an air bag, seat belts and a crumple zone ahead of the driver.
ADMIRALSCORNER 2 years ago
Excellant video. loved looking at the cars
5*
pwalpar 2 years ago
Thanks Walter. Its good to have the video to bring back memories!
ADMIRALSCORNER 2 years ago