Author Topic: Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videios on utube  (Read 8395 times)

Stuart Cyphus

  • Possibly the most fabulous person in the universe....
  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 1491
Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videios on utube
« on: April 19, 2010, 01:01:28 am »
 On the eve of bringing home the Bamby, I found myself looking up some of those Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videos on utube to get me in the mood. seeing as they're about the closest thing on there to a Bamby. Lo & behold, there's a couple of new ones worth seeing....   :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4s6zFVm9qI&feature=related   (A somewhat surreal Ninja chase!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YvRiponkis     (What looks like a Bubu gathering: Whats that 4-wheeled white thing?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkGaAqDP8E4     (Off-roading, Zoe Zipper style!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjOS2sKBcuw&feature=related    (not sure what this is, but heck, I like it!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9VD0v_evy0&feature=related    (some other weird Japenese thingy)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUTmSBcZp48&feature=related   (More Bubu's & a KR175 thrown in for luck)

 ....and for those viewers unfarmilier with the subjects, on your left, a Bubu 501, & on your right, a Bamby.   :)

     

« Last Edit: April 19, 2010, 01:14:37 am by Stuart Cyphus »

Bob Purton

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 5041
Re: Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videios on utube
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2010, 09:27:57 am »
That was fun Stuart. What the hec was that orange thing in the woods, looked like a ufo had landed! I thought the fourth clip down featured a Suzuki CV1 but on closer scrutiny I dont think it is. About your Bamby, I know of a few examples that did manage sustained use on the roads, one was converted to electric, another had a 125 Piaggio motor transplant and my own which was the one sold at the bubblecar museum auction also with an engine change[Suzuki CP80, the mounting holes are the same as cs50 as fitted]. All had mods done to the brakes, you will find that there is no fluid reservoir, you have to top up the cylinder its self with a tea spoon, complete madness! How it ever got road legal in the first place is a mystery to me. Great body shape though, shame they didn't stick with the gull wing door. Good acquisition Stuart, I'm jealous!   

cuscus47

  • Quite Chatty
  • ****
  • Posts: 299
Re: Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videios on utube
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2010, 09:56:21 am »
I agree, great clips.  So when does the Witney Motor Museum open?   ;D  You have quite a collection.  Are you bringing the Bamby as carry-on to Ken's in August?   8)
AC, Acoma, Argsons, Arola, Batricars, Bianchina, Carter, Citroens, Cushmans, Dafs, ElectricPal, ElectricShopper, Elswick, Eshelman, Everest, Goggo, Harding, Invacar, Levesons, Lloyd, Marketeer, Model 70's (AC, Invacar), Nelcos, Poirier, Reliants, Renaults, Sinclairs,Trabant, Trilox, Tippen etal

blob

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 1276
Re: Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videios on utube
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2010, 10:50:05 am »
Quote
seeing as they're about the closest thing on there to a Bamby

If it were a toss up between the Bamby or the Bubu, I'd have the latter.
« Last Edit: April 19, 2010, 10:54:55 am by blob »

Bob Purton

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 5041
Re: Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videios on utube
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2010, 02:01:11 pm »
Me too. At least it would have been designed by an engineer and not a painter and decorator!

Big Al

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 4578
  • Ranttweiler, biting the breeze block of banter
Re: Zoe Zipper/Bubu 501 videios on utube
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2010, 07:14:42 pm »
I would have a Bamby with Bubu bits in so it works better, a Bumby!

Not a KR175 but the miniture copy of the Messerschmitt made I think. Not sure of the exact history but I know it happened.

Makes you proud to live in country where weird little cars are not put into production as it has been banned and/or is to difficult to start a company. One thing is for sure the Microcar still has something to offer the world if someone can nail the production and design issues now imposed by Spot Bot man.
Messerschmitt set, Goggo Darts, Heinkel 175, Fiat Jolly, Autobianchi, Fairthorpe Electron Minor, Borgward, Isuzu Trooper
Citroen BX 17TZD & GTI 16v
Held - MG Magnette ZB & 4/44
For sale - Vellam Isetta, Bamby, AC Type 70, Velorex, Church Pod, Reliant Mk5, KR200,  Saab 96, Bellemy Trials, Citroen BXs

Stuart Cyphus

  • Possibly the most fabulous person in the universe....
  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 1491