For a point, what it this called, and when was it built?
Moving up (with a struggle!).
a mini-comtese prototype?
was this a self-built one-off?
Quote from: kwgibbs on December 11, 2014, 05:36:50 PM
was this a self-built one-off?
No, it made (limited) production.
European?
Is it a battery powered 'disability scooter' with a fibreglass body?
Quote from: gilescooperuk on December 11, 2014, 06:28:00 PM
Is it a battery powered 'disability scooter' with a fibreglass body?
Ha Ha, I see what you mean. However, it is not a mobility scooter.
It was the only thing I could think of that had those sort of wheels - is it intended to be driven by adults as it looks tiny!
Quote from: gilescooperuk on December 11, 2014, 06:33:16 PM
It was the only thing I could think of that had those sort of wheels - is it intended to be driven by adults as it looks tiny!
Yes, designed for full-sized adult motorists.
The final run.
French?
A prototype by microcar company?
Quote from: Arunas on December 20, 2014, 02:32:15 PM
A prototype by microcar company?
More of an early production model, with improvements on-going following.
Was this company active for more than 5 years?
Quote from: Arunas on December 20, 2014, 02:39:58 PM
Was this company active for more than 5 years?
Hmm, that's a tricky question, as the company was active for more than five years, but not with this vehicle.
So it built microcars for less than 5 years?
Rolt?
Difauto Minilux?
No.
GMT?
Not a GMT.
Acoma? (I know they were active for nearly 10 years, but it looks like one of those...)
Quote from: Paul Jaray on December 21, 2014, 05:41:39 AM
Acoma? (I know they were active for nearly 10 years, but it looks like one of those...)
Sorry, but it's not an Acoma product. This one seems to be proving more difficult than I thought! :-\
Did the improved consecutive car look similar?
Minicat?
Not Minicat.
Delsaux?
Cicostar?
You are in the right era, but it's neither a Delsaux nor a Cicostar.
Bel-Motors?
Noval?
Vitrex?
No, the Noval and Vitrex looked very different to this beast.
Any connection with the Italian market, like BMA?
Quote from: Paul Jaray on December 21, 2014, 06:52:27 AM
Any connection with the Italian market, like BMA?
No, not sold in Italy AFAIK.
Addax?
Seab?
Not Addax.
Seab?
Not SEAB.
Hmmm, we are looking fo a manufacturer of French microcars, active for less than 5 years in that field...did they built other kind of cars, later, like the opposite of what Ligier did?
Quote from: Paul Jaray on December 21, 2014, 08:35:52 AM
Hmmm, we are looking fo a manufacturer of French microcars, active for less than 5 years in that field...did they built other kind of cars, later, like the opposite of what Ligier did?
As far as I know, this is the only car model they built, but the business did remain actively involved in cars after the production of this vehicle ceased.
As a car dealer?
So they built just 1 model, derived from the puzzle car for less than 5 years...Suncar?
Quote from: Paul Jaray on December 21, 2014, 09:05:33 AM
So they built just 1 model, derived from the puzzle car for less than 5 years...Suncar?
That's right, this is the only model they built and sold, but it was not the Suncar (which was a Renault 5-based roadster from memory).
Quote from: Djetset on December 21, 2014, 08:50:20 AM
As far as I know, this is the only car model they built, but the business did remain actively involved in cars after the production of this vehicle ceased.
As a car dealer?
Quote from: Wendax on December 21, 2014, 09:45:47 AM
Quote from: Djetset on December 21, 2014, 08:50:20 AM
As far as I know, this is the only car model they built, but the business did remain actively involved in cars after the production of this vehicle ceased.
As a car dealer?
Yes, but a specialist one.
Puma?
Not Puma.
For quite a long time I have been keeping a photo of a French microcar unknown to me. Is it related to our puzzle car?
Ah ha! The microcar in my puzzle is totally unrelated to the car in your photograph, but I do know what your 'mystery car' is. I can PM you with more information on this car if you like?
You can earn yourself a point! ;D
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=29750
Thank you Wendax, very kind. An initial answer is on its way, with some more images and proof when I get home just before Christmas :D
Willam?
Are we in the right direction naming known makers or is this quite obscure?
The maker is quite obscure, although it did have a close association with a slightly larger make too.
Quote from: Djetset on December 22, 2014, 06:52:35 AM
The maker is quite obscure, although it did have a close association with a slightly larger make too.
Not too many small VSP makers not mentioned yet: Associated to Tomcar?
Quote from: Wendax on December 22, 2014, 08:56:39 AM
Quote from: Djetset on December 22, 2014, 06:52:35 AM
The maker is quite obscure, although it did have a close association with a slightly larger make too.
Not too many small VSP makers not mentioned yet: Associated to Tomcar?
No, not AFAIK.
Let sum this up:
Built in limited production (in an improved form) for less than 5 years;
Not Acoma\Mini Comtesse, Addax, Bel-Motors, Cicostar, Delsaux, Difauto Minilux, Noval, GMT, Minicat, Puma, Rolt, Seab, Suncar, Vitrex, Willam.
It has to be KVS, linked to Rolux.
Thanks, a good summary, but it's none of those listed, and not a KVS either. There are still a few makes not mentioned so far from this busy 'sans permis' era. Happy hunting!
Although I don't think so, any connection to Marden?
Quote from: Wendax on December 23, 2014, 06:37:42 AM
Although I don't think so, any connection to Marden?
Sorry but no Marden connection.
Simplicity?
Any connection to Gateau?
Not a Simplicity, but there is a connection to Gateau.
In the early days of Gateau there was a microcar called Libellule, looking like an Acoma Comtesse Sport. Anything to do with it?
Quote from: Wendax on December 23, 2014, 07:28:16 AM
In the early days of Gateau there was a microcar called Libellule, looking like an Acoma Comtesse Sport. Anything to do with it?
Sorry but no connection there.
Related to Joël Brétecher?
Is it a Gitane?
Into BH soon...
velam?
Not Velam.
Lannaud?
you,re right its getting more difficult,but how about Bernardet?
Quote from: kwgibbs on May 03, 2015, 08:16:03 PM
you,re right its getting more difficult,but how about Bernardet?
No, younger than Bernardet.
I think autobleu was younger,would this be the brand?
Quote from: kwgibbs on May 04, 2015, 04:59:44 AM
I think autobleu was younger,would this be the brand?
No, not Autobleu.
What about ARIÈS?
is it Galy?
Into the Black Hole it goes...
Could it be an early version of the AUVERLAND A5?
Quote from: luisps on June 21, 2015, 03:03:30 PM
Could it be an early version of the AUVERLAND A5?
Sorry, but not related to Auverland.
Related to Teilhol or designed by Dominique Delamour?
Quote from: Paul Jaray on July 20, 2015, 10:18:38 AM
Related to Teilhol or designed by Dominique Delamour?
Sorry, but no.
YBG/Bodiou?
Was the car built between 1975 and 1980 ?
Quote from: Djetset on December 20, 2014, 02:35:45 PM
More of an early production model, with improvements on-going following.
Did production end prior to 1979?
did not find the company Mochet
Quote from: gte4289 on December 24, 2019, 07:15:53 PM
Quote from: Djetset on December 20, 2014, 02:35:45 PM
More of an early production model, with improvements on-going following.
Did production end prior to 1979?
Sorry but I don't know.
Quote from: Djetset on December 23, 2014, 07:15:53 AM
Not a Simplicity, but there is a connection to Gateau.
Does the connection to Gateau have to do with a person who was involved in both companies?
Quote from: gte4289 on January 30, 2020, 12:03:41 PM
Quote from: Djetset on December 23, 2014, 07:15:53 AM
Not a Simplicity, but there is a connection to Gateau.
Does the connection to Gateau have to do with a person who was involved in both companies?
No, I don't believe so.
Is the connection a shared coachbuilder?
I found the answer:
May I present to you the 1979 Lamourette 50!!!
PS. As Djetset has left this place, could another editor please award the 2 points, thank you!
And well done again!
Another 2 points added.
Thanks again