| May 22, 2003 |
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Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum
Long  before today's Cooper Mini, microcars were all the rage. Born in post-WWII Europe out of the need for small, efficient transportation, former aircraft companies built tiny cars seating one or two people. The inspiration behind microcars predates the war, when companies enclosed bicycles and scooters, turning them into vehicles like the 1935 Velocar Camionette. During WWII, engineers designed tiny cars like the 1942 Peugeot VLV. But it was the 1950s and '60s that saw the bubble-car boom with popular minis like the BMW Isetta 250, BAG Spatz, Messerschmitt Tiger, and Berkeley. More recently, the 2000 MCC Smart Convertible and the 2001 Corbin Sparrow have hit the streets. Although the actual microcar museum in Georgia is temporarily closed, fans can take a virtual tour anytime. And be sure to check out the excellent video of minicars in action. (in Automotive) |
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