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Bob Purton

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Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« on: January 18, 2014, 06:04:25 pm »
Thanks to Barry, I found my old pics from Retromobil 2010. It was the year Claud La Bihan had his collection on display.
Here is the first piece of exotica for your edification. Many more like this to come.

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2014, 06:27:08 pm »
Exotica verging on erotica! :P
The lower most picture of dome and chrome (OK even cooler if aluminum/ aluminium, but doesn't rhyme as well) exhibits the sexiest curves that I have ever seen on any microcar.
Can't wait to see the rest!
This is one case where becoming the exhibitionist is called for.
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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 07:02:09 pm »
steven you were only the other day being quite rude about Bruetsch cars werent you ?

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 07:35:15 pm »
Beautiful, thanks for posting Bob!
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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2014, 08:41:29 pm »
steven you were only the other day being quite rude about Bruetsch cars werent you ?

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Only if you decide to confuse political correctness with politeness, and value that perception more than truth.
The Muppeta and Rollers were undeniably beautiful babies, but it would be both dangerous and silly to let either one go play in traffic like adult microcars, as their subsequent lack of use for same undoubtedly attests.
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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2014, 11:24:24 pm »
No squabbling please children. This is supposed to be fun.
Here is the next one.  What is it?

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2014, 11:56:46 pm »
Do you want a kovert response?
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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2014, 10:05:09 am »
Starts with Ko?

Like the one next to this Rolux? or are they both **vers
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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2014, 04:39:26 pm »
If you cant tell the difference between a Kover and a Rolux baby by now Barry there is little hope for you! ;D

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2014, 04:43:25 pm »
And the next one please. Another favourite of mine, powered by what engine?

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2014, 09:04:07 am »
Well the forum has gone quite again so maybe time for another Retromobil photo. Whats the story on this car?

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2014, 09:22:21 am »
If you cant tell the difference between a Kover and a Rolux baby by now Barry there is little hope for you! ;D

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2014, 09:26:51 am »
Well the forum has gone quite again so maybe time for another Retromobil photo. Whats the story on this car?

Beep, bee bee beep, 'Man, M. Ruquesac, 47,  builds car and realizes he forgot engine'. Beep, bee bee beep.
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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2014, 10:21:25 am »
Perhaps it was a very early  conveyance built as a glider and later had the motor fitted.
Apparently the inventor didn't realize that it was supposed to be an internal combustion engine. :o

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Re: Microcars at Retromobil 2010
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2014, 11:10:20 am »
Dear Bob

The car in your photo is an exact copy of the first Champion ever made. It has a Triumph engine made in Germany.

Is that the answer you wanted?

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