Can you name this car in full for a point? (sorry for the poor photo quality)
Fiat 126
Very early prototype of Heuliez Pelican? :lmao: Sorry, couldn't resist :D
Ha ha ha to both of the above ;D
Up to the Experts.
I would expect something Italian here...
You would expect wrongly!
Is Moustacho-man from Portugal?
No.
Spain then?
No.
France ?
Oui.
Heuliez Le Pelican Electric Car France
I assume it's a joke, as you can see a conbustion engine. You can even see it is two-stroke.
Yes, it's a two stroke, not electric (so therefore not Le Pelican!).
Paul Vallée ?
No.
Allez les Pros...
Mobylette?
No,
From another French make, known for it's mopeds?
It is a French make, but not necessarily one associated with mopeds.
Bicycles too?
No. Sorry!
Did the company make it's own engine, or was it bought elsewhere?
Out-sourced.
The engine looks very much like a Motobecane
Two engines were used during production, one of which was a Motobecane.
I fear this one may soon be disappearing into The Black Hole, so here is another photo to help prevent this. So, make and model name please.
Did the manufacturer make other motor vehicles ?
Yes.
Arola ?
No.
Ladies and gentlemens, here is the wonderful Vitrex Tri 50 ! Shown at the 1978 Paris Motorshow, certificated in 1979 with the brand Marland, but never serially produced. Just one known example !
I've never read about that two engines thing. Just a good ol'Motobécane 99Z under the seat... ;)
And you know what ? The moustached french man you see on the picture was my first boss in motoring press !!
Cheers, Alain !
Bravo CMetisse! At last this one has been solved, as it is the truely wonderful Vitrex Tri-50, which became a Marland model. I thought more than one had been made though, as I've seen a photo of a blue one, as well as this red one here which was featured in a 1980 L'Auto Journal article.