Toad that is not a toad

[fxdwg]

Originally Posted by jkenn48105

OK guys, here's the epitome of cool: 0-60 under 4 seconds
http://www.campagnamotors.com/T-REX/intro.html
it may be a bit pricy though and no I haven't ordered one. I still use a car dolly and tow whatever.

And I thought my Harley's were expensive!!!! Yikes!!

[NH Bill]

I came across this one, but its only good for one of you...

Bill

[Dennis]

Good "one" Bill.

Dennis

[iamflagman]

Originally Posted by NH Bill

I came across this one, but its only good for one of you...

Bill

For bragging rights with these you can boast...MY TOADS A BMW!!


BMW Isetta

OK, But my BMW Isetta is faster than you BMW Isetta

Isetta with Suzuki Hayabusa Motorcycle engine........FAST!!!!!!

That may be true, but mine is INSANELY FAST

ISETTA Wit a Blown Chevy 502 Big Block V8 for power.
http://jalopnik.com/cars/custom-cars...rag-238087.php

HA, HA, HA, But if you all don't behave I'll write all of you tickets.......

.........that is if I can catch you

[Dennis]

Now that is really a Toad. Is it available in the US?

Dennis

[Stephen]

the bmw isettas are early 60 and late 50's
We restored one for a friend whose wife just had to have a bimmer

[iamflagman]

There are rumors of a NEW Isetta coming out just like BMW did with the MINI, it is rumored to look like this, similar in appearance but no front door entry it looks like, in this version.

Read more about it at http://sustainabledesignupdate.com/?p=765

I found 4 Isetta's for sale on eBay, remember these are a collectible car now days and the prices reflect that, check out;
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/Ca...id=p4506.c0.m1

[peteaeonix]

I had 3 Isettas when I was a junior in high school ... (it took that many to keep one running). They were a lot of fun, but had a typical over-engineered electrical system. The starter and generator (alternator) used a common field housing and a single armature (light weight) but the field housing had a tendency to short out, usually killing the starter. (Push or roll starting was really easy, it could be done in about 10 feet -- I had a LOT of experience with that.)

My brother-in-law had a 2-door "Isetta" (BMW 600) it had a door on the front and one on the side -- it seated four. The 2/3 passenger (3 would be very friendly folks) model had a half-motorcycle engine (1 cyl, 300 cc) and the two door model had the full BMW opposed cylinder 600 cc engine.

Fortunately, the car was easy to work on. I found that I could remove the battery (so it wouldn't spill), then roll the car onto its side (using a patio furniture cushion to protect the finish), then you had full access to the engine and under-side of the vehicle.

These days, such a vehicle would never pass the many required safety regulations (the "modern" version mentioned obviously has better safety features. Indeed, the original was actually not legal to use on the freeway in California due to a lack of horsepower -- it had a top speed of about 55-60 mph.

After struggling to keep the car running for a couple of years, I "upgraded" to a VW.... that served me well during my college years...

[Robmk2]

Ok,
You have me going now - my favorie was the messerchmitt.....see

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_KR200

200cc sachs power! Tandem seating!

Just like the plans less the wings and tail....

I bought one for ten pounds back in 1970....wish I still had it!