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Crossposted from the Wikipedia comm, it's so cute and silly looking πŸ₯Ή

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

1972 SmartCar

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is enchanting. An EV version would be the ideal car.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's actually super cute. If they replaced the rear boot with a kids seat I'd have to mention this to the Mrs for sure.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

It’s basically an electric Isetta. I’m pretty sure the β€œboot” is all battery and motor, but I could be wrong.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Inside looks like someone piled up sofa cushions!

Vehicle interior of the Minissima

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

We were promised all of these things we just build amorphous blobs

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It had a Mini engine so you could probably drive that thing on the highway.