something like these, or a similar sized Bantam, or WW2 jeep, would be a great way to slowly see the country on a tour with no timeline or destination, except to find out what over the horizon, or down that other road, or how the food is in that diner
https://www.tumblr.com/carsthatnevermadeitetc/738440414622859264/mitsuoka-k-2-1998-a-kit-car-designed-to-resemble
ReplyDeletewow, great minds think alike! How did you come across that?
DeleteIn 2006 I accidentally came across one in a Tokyo suburb. Turned around, parked my bike next to it, owner came out and after a bit of grunting in the fashion of motorheads - him being entertained by the my Nimbus' exposed valve gear - he handed me the keys to the thing, for a brief test ride around the block. Nice little thing, but needs 20 bhp instead of the 6 it has.
ReplyDeleteyes indeed, they certainly were underpowered, that's why I mention upgrading the engine, etc
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