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66andBlue

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A stylish eMicrocar
« on: July 21, 2023, 03:56:50 »
Who wants to be the first? Looks like fun but I wonder whether it will ever show up here.
https://patakmotors.com/
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Re: A stylish eMicrocar
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2023, 04:53:13 »
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Re: A stylish eMicrocar
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2023, 13:17:04 »
Looks like this was their inspiration.
https://www.carbarn.co.uk/cars-for-sale/lagonda-/rapier/car2472

I think they knocked off the Vanderhallusa.com Classic
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Re: A stylish eMicrocar
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2023, 14:24:49 »
How?  Vanderhall Classic (https://vanderhallusa.com/models-new-classic-2022/) is a 3 wheeler and doesn't have any "back end".  The Patak motors is a 4 wheeler with a boat tail.  Still, Vanderhall looks like a fun line of vehicles!
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Re: A stylish eMicrocar
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2023, 01:45:55 »
Looks like this was their inspiration.
https://www.carbarn.co.uk/cars-for-sale/lagonda-/rapier/car2472
Thanks for the link, Rodd, thecars do look similar indeed.
I am glad though that Patak didn't copy the Lagonda price!
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Re: A stylish eMicrocar
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2023, 19:54:01 »
This also gives a nod to the past - the old Heinkel or Messerschmit midro cars
https://microlino-car.com/en/microlino
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Re: A stylish eMicrocar
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2023, 13:30:26 »
I'm surprised Isetta doesn't have some design copyright argument for that one! 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isetta
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