2018 Peel P50 Recreation

No Reserve

Reg No: GX20 CWN MOT: None

Chassis No: BCLP502SPWBLU0011

Created by Peel Engineering Limited on the Isle of Man, the P50 was designed and built by Cyril Cannell and Henry Kissack, and launched at the 1962 Earls Court Motorcycle Show. Built as a three-wheeler and with a 49cc engine, the Peel was advertised as being able to carry “one adult and a shopping bag” while being “almost cheaper than walking.”

An old episode of the BBC’s Top Gear, demonstrated a Peel P50 being driven by the 6’5” Jeremy Clarkson, showcasing the adequate interior room. With less than 50 examples of the original P50 manufactured, survivors are extremely rare. This is where Bamby recreations come in. Unlike other modern recreations that stray from the original plan and sometimes feature electric power, Bamby examples are very close to the original design, with just a few improvements to make the car more usable and to pass modern regulations. Following high demand for the iconic P50, it was later revived in 2010, whereupon it was featured in the 2010 Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s smallest production car. Supplied new by Bamby Cars in 2018, this example was constructed by an enthusiast. Subsequently road registered with the DVLA, the ‘GX20 CWN’ is UK road-legal (excluding motorways). Finished in Sky Blue with Grey wheels, the Peel is undoubtedly going to draw crowds wherever it goes!

Bamby examples are upgraded from the original with disc brakes, a rack-and-pinion steering system and a stainless-steel exhaust. The Peel entered the vendor’s large private collection, with the Peel living in the vendor’s house alongside a 1990s Formula 1 car! With a mere 134 miles shown on the odometer, this is effectively, a freshly-built vehicle. Accompanied by a V5C document, documentation relating to the registration and a certificate of newness from Bamby Cars, ‘GX20 CWN’ is temptingly offered with no reserve. The P50 is surely not one to miss for the private collector.

No Reserve

Reg No: PFE 729P MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 2747538

The Nuova 500 was designed by Dante Giacosa, the man also responsible for its predecessor, the Cinquecento or Topolino (little mouse), as the public immediately christened it. The Nuova is a masterpiece of packaging; the rear-wheel drive and rear-engined layout leaving a remarkably uncluttered cabin with adequate room for four passengers, despite the diminutive length of just 9.74ft. At its introduction in 1957, the little Fiat was powered by a twin-cylinder engine of 479cc and just 13bhp, but by the time of the later 500 F the capacity had grown to 499.5cc and the output to 22bhp - sufficient for a maximum speed of c.60mph combined with a fuel consumption of over 50mpg.

Manufactured in 1975, this 500 F was supplied new to Italy, being registered new as ‘BR 129812’ on the 14th of October 1975. Fitted with the more powerful 499.5cc engine, the Fiat was discovered whilst the vendor was holidaying in Italy. Purchasing the Fiat, the vendor commissioned a restoration in Italy with Denitto Classic Italian Car. A comprehensive restoration ensued over the course of a year (20182019), with a full body restoration and bare metal repaint, engine overhaul, the braking system renewed, electronic system restoration, new interior, and new chrome, perishables and tyres.

Imported into the United Kingdom in 2019, following the completion of the restoration, the Fiat has since resided in the vendor’s large private collection, within which it has resided alongside several Ferraris, Formula 1 cars and other exotica! Showing just c.52,300 miles, and now ready for its second UK keeper, the Fiat is presented in complementary Sky Blue paintwork, with Black vinyl upholstery. This charming Nuova 500 is accompanied by a history file which comprises a Fiat Classiche Certificato Di Origine, copies of the original Italian documents, a workshop manual and a current V5C document.