Aparantly its a two stroke engine. Its not a Ligier, the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M, and that all i know, any ideas? Links to other pictures would be much appreciated.
As the title, its got me stumped...
Aparantly its a two stroke engine. Its not a Ligier, the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M, and that all i know, any ideas? Links
to other pictures would be much appreciated.
arghgghgh its horried please remove this thed to protect the eyes of other users 
Is is a Microcar Virgo?
dunno, but someone wants to get it back on the ride behind it where it belongs
the stupid exhaust you can get your arm in seems to have fallen off.
Hi,
Its either a Ligier or a Aixam, a french microcar, with a 1cylinder diesel that sounds like a jackhammer.
hope this helps
As smart51 said, looks like a "Microcar" thingy. Another similar make is "Aixam". They seem to originate from France, apparently
designed to dodge vehicle tax rules.
Looks like it was drawn up by Roger Hargreaves (he of the Mr. Men books).
There are 2 grades of micro car - light quadricycle and heavy quadricycle. The light ones have a 5 BHP diesel engine and the heavy have a choice of 500cc petrol or diesel with 20 BHP. 20 BHP being enough for 70 MPH.
You're all wrong.
One of my kids had one.
You push the body up and down to charge an inertia flywheel - it then goes about 3 metres before stopping. Cheers, Pewe
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the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
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Originally posted by balidey
the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M
MINGING!
LMAO 
I think it's called a Pyloshyte!
I think this is it
BUT - read the comment about it avoiding tax rules etc.
It's not been designed for aesthetic prowess! It's been designed for a single purpose - getting a better deal from the government.
I think it looks no worse than the SMART variety of car - and if the owners quids in due to lower tax bills - fair play to em
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
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Originally posted by balidey
the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M
MINGING!
Just to be a bit more useful, I have tracked it down to a "JDM Titane GLX", made in the Netherlands.
http://forum.fok.nl/topic/829034
[Edited on 21/8/06 by MikeRJ]
Cripes, I just took another look at that web page I posted; missed this one the first time 
They are known as "sans permis" in France - meaning that no licence is required. These microcars provide a useful way of avoiding lots of
driving laws (speeding is practically impossible though, even in 30kmh areas!). Apparently one of the main uses for them is if you have lost your
licence due to drink driving you can drive these as you don't need a licence... Also, if you are on your way back from a bar you don't risk
losing your licence because you don't need one to drive the thing. Aren't the French rules great!!
Don't thiink I have ever wanted a drink enough to make me drive one of them though!!
The ones sold by Noel Edmunds company might be fun though:
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It is a Jdm
In our country you drive it as a moped.
16 years and no drivers-license (max 45 m/h and max 4 kW)
If higher speed our power you need a licensefor a "normal" car.
http://www.jdm-mobiel.nl/
It's got me thinking though...with a BEC conversion it could be very interesting. Even with a relatively small/cheap engine like a 600 or 750 it
would be a pretty quick machine.
Of course I suspect that the handling and braking could do with some upgrading...
Microcar claim that their MC1 weighs 350kg, of which 55kg is engine. Take out the gearbox as well and fit a big bike engine and you'd keep the same weight. 3.5s to 60 with an R1 engine. 150BHP is a bit more than the 15 BHP from their larger engine so the chassis may not be up to it but it would be quick while it lasted.
Hmmm....
Do you know if they are FWD or RWD?
If it's the same as an Aixam, it will have a twin cylinder Kubota diesel bolted to the underside of the dashboard.
Mmmm - creamy smooth - not
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It's got me thinking though...with a BEC conversion it could be very interesting. Even with a relatively small/cheap engine like a 600 or 750 it would be a pretty quick machine.
talking about the laws and licenses and dodging.....
Anyone know what the law is for the mobility chairs???
Microcar MC1 has a conventional front mounted engine. The QT Fun is mid engined. Both have Lombardini engines.
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Hmmm....
Do you know if they are FWD or RWD?