The blurb:
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• Model: 1951 RAPIDA PROTOTYPE MICRO CAR
• Type: ROADSTER
• Trim: ROADSTER
• Year: 1951
• Mileage:
• VIN:
• Colour: UNPAINTED ALUMINIUM
• Engine size: MOTORCYCLE ENGINE
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior colour: white
• Vehicle Title: Clear
1 9 5 1 R A P I D A P R O T O T Y P E M I C R O C A R
I am offering what is surely the only example of this car in existence. I am not sure where it was manufactured and I have been unable to find ANY information on this veritably unique all-aluminium micro car. It has a small engine that looks to be a motorcycle motor possibly an Ariel certainly from 1951 and strangely also has a bike pedalling mechanism in the cockpit possibly to get it rolling so that the clutch can be popped to start the motor. I imported this car from Faro, Portugal and has arrived in Miami this week and is now being offered for sale from the convenience of south Florida. ONE OF A KIND!!!
The Rapida, engine and all components have been professionally wrapped and ready for delivery from South Florida
THIS RARE AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN IN COVERED STORAGE FOR THE PAST 60 YEARS AND WILL NEED A COMPLETE RESTORATION
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I'd be very surprised if the engine did have 8 cylinders...
