I think I'd be terrified... Imagine hitting a pot hole. Thanks for arranging this test drive. Which do you think is scarier, this the c5 or the Bond minicar?
I lived in Peel until a few years ago - hopefully the old factory unit where these were made is still there. Lovely review, thanks for sharing your experience!
Steph is so plucky. In spite of her concerns, she gave it her all and thus produced an enthralling video. Wonderful channel, keep up the good work and thank you Steph!
Baffles the shinola outta me how anyone could ever have been unkind to someone as adorable as Steph, probably the sweetest person anywhere on RUclips Baffles me. The world is shockingly messed up. 😢
Great fun I think, I mean what's not to like? I do remember seeing a news reel back in the 60's I think. The whole thing was promoting how easy it is to park and cheap to run. I love your 'have a go' attitude Steph, thank you.👍👍
Wow Steph you are one brave lady and very skilled at taking on any moving vehicle it would seem .... just love it .... can't imagine where the shopping was meant to go , roof racks?? no too much drag I dare say...
Wnen I was on holiday in the Isle of Man many years ago I saw one parked in a street only time after was Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear so nice to see Steph doing a proper road test . Yes the I.O.M. museum is worth a visit and the TT course
I imagine that feels totally different to that Plymouth Fury you drove recently! From land yacht to toy car. I love that no matter what you drive, you seem to so thoroughly enjoy it!
There was another contender for World's Smallest Production Car: the Rytecraft Scootacar, built in the 1930s. Adapted from a fairground dogem car, around 1,000 were made in London. A Scootacar was driven around the world in the 1960s and is currently on display at Brooklands.
Awesome little car! Did you see the BBC Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson drove one of those around inside the offices of BBC Television Centre? It’s hilarious!
One of the surviving cars (551 TRL) belonged to a lady in Newquay. She used it like a mobility scooter. I remember seeing it once or twice when I was a boy.
This is a very good and informative video on this tiny 3-wheeler. I like the fact that you carry the theme of vintage stuff from "I drive a classic" channel all the way upto your hair styling and your dresses. Your today's hairstyle with ears exposed is even better than before and after weight loss you look even better. Keep up the good work.
Fun little road test! The horn reminded me of what the back-up alarms sound like on some of the Amazon vans here in the States, rather like a crow w/ laryngitis...Not sure how "ultra-mini" we got here in the States (Domestic makes, that is), except for some of Powell Crosley's early cars, sold thru hardware stores, alongside Crosley 'fridges and radios...
Hello from Munich. That 'A' sticker with red-white-red does not indicate it was probably crawling up to some mountain farmhouse in Austria, does it. Thanks for peeling in and out 🌷:)
Enjoyed this one! I’ve read about the P50, and saw one at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, but had never seen one in action. Makes an Invacar look pretty posh… ;-)
Wow, what a fab video. I am really happy you ran thru the details of the car so much more than , erm, that other Peel P50 test a few years ago on the beeb. I’ve always wondered how they drive and would love to build a replica - brilliant
Fun fact - Honda made a 49cc four stroke motorcycle also called the P-50! It was pedal assisted to help it up steep inclines. I wonder how this little 49cc car would have coped with a steep incline!
I want one! Its really a tricycle and its good at what it does: takes you from point A to point B. The PL 50 is designed to be a town and country car and its not meant for the motorway. Gosh, its darned cute! 😊
I just found your channel and saw the Leyland P76 clip. I think you could probably fit this car into the '76s boot Either way, thoroughly enjoyed both and have subscribed.
It looks hilarious and I love the noise it makes. Have you ever had a shot of an Invacar? That takes some serious retraining of the brain but is hilarious
Fabulous. I love it. I'm sure you would have been more confident in it with more driving but being on the road with all those SUVs would be pretty scary! Perhaps a large flashing light on the roof? 😄
It looks like a bug that is out on a limb. In a road rage scenario, the aggrieved person could grab it by the handle like a suitcase and drag it to the pavement.
Good morning , Englander ... NY here , (very) late Saturday night ... Goodnight , catch you in the NY a.m. ...Nitey nite , Steph ... ( comment # 3 , never been so early , so late )
Yeah got to say, the P50 is a funny old car. This video is kind of ironic for me. Only a few months ago I found the P50, and fell in love with the car straight away! On a side note. You can get a replica cheep for about 15.000 ish, or kits for cheaper
Great stuff, gosh you can see on your test that you are barely having to turn the wheel to turn. It looks quite terrifying, can you image driving one on the open road 😵💫
The impressive thing is that Jeremy Clarkson fits in one a 6foot 4 and famously drove one around BBC Television centre
Eddie Hall too.
That episode was hilarious.
Awesome! Imagine how scary it must have felt to drive these through London traffic even in the 60's 😊
Next to a Mini it’s not too stressful. Next to a modern car? No thanks.
Maybe this is where Clive Sinclair got the idea for an open-top version - the C5 ;-)
@@Mortimer50145 Sir Clive should have stuck to computers 😊
I think I'd be terrified... Imagine hitting a pot hole. Thanks for arranging this test drive. Which do you think is scarier, this the c5 or the Bond minicar?
In the 60's most cars were small (yes this is diminutive), and roads not as congested.
This would have been a good suburban get around.
I love that you’re driving this. It’s the perfect marriage of your love for classic cars and your incredible weight loss journey. Great video.
Thank you. It did feel well deserved after the loss x
Gosh, only in a Peel P50 could "two-and-a-half thousand miles from new" sound like a lot. Love it!
2500 miles that sounds like torture 🤣 👍
Normally if I saw that on the odo of a car this old I'd assume it had rolled over after 102,000 miles. This, not so much.
@@nlpnt yes my thoughts exactly, I dont fancy gaping 250 miles in this. 😂🤣
I lived in Peel until a few years ago - hopefully the old factory unit where these were made is still there. Lovely review, thanks for sharing your experience!
Steph is so plucky. In spite of her concerns, she gave it her all and thus produced an enthralling video. Wonderful channel, keep up the good work and thank you Steph!
Great film - Thanks Steph. I have always loved these little cars but you must feel very vulnerable driving one - a charming piece of motoring history.
Loving where the coil is positioned! Great vid Steph.
Baffles the shinola outta me how anyone could ever have been unkind to someone as adorable as Steph, probably the sweetest person anywhere on RUclips
Baffles me.
The world is shockingly messed up. 😢
Thank you, Steph, for a great drive in an exceedingly interesting creation. The museum has been added to my "must visit" list.
It’s brilliant!
Another treat, thanks, a lot of people mention safety but it's no worse than a bicycle or motorbike and you are out the rain, keep up the good work !
Such a brilliant video, and good to see such a quirky car, and by the way Steph your looking fabulous.
Great fun I think, I mean what's not to like? I do remember seeing a news reel back in the 60's I think. The whole thing was promoting how easy it is to park and cheap to run. I love your 'have a go' attitude Steph, thank you.👍👍
Wow Steph you are one brave lady and very skilled at taking on any moving vehicle it would seem .... just love it .... can't imagine where the shopping was meant to go , roof racks?? no too much drag I dare say...
Wnen I was on holiday in the Isle of Man many years ago I saw one parked in a street only time after was Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear so nice to see Steph doing a proper road test . Yes the I.O.M. museum is worth a visit and the TT course
I remember the episode on Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson drove it into a lift, to show how small it was
@@davethornewell7417 ...and then had to slide the window open and call for someone to pull him out the door.
@@johnbastille5483 Fiona Bruce that was. Then Dermot Murnaghan turned him round with the little handle while he was stopped at a zebra crossing!
I imagine that feels totally different to that Plymouth Fury you drove recently! From land yacht to toy car.
I love that no matter what you drive, you seem to so thoroughly enjoy it!
There was another contender for World's Smallest Production Car: the Rytecraft Scootacar, built in the 1930s. Adapted from a fairground dogem car, around 1,000 were made in London. A Scootacar was driven around the world in the 1960s and is currently on display at Brooklands.
Let's not forget the Brutsch Mopetta.
It looks like a death trap, you’re a very brave Lady Steph .
Awesome little car! Did you see the BBC Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson drove one of those around inside the offices of BBC Television Centre? It’s hilarious!
My favorite part is where he trolled the diversity meeting by showing up as a car. Lol.
KNA 665F - pleasing for the way of intellectual arising in our existence
I did not recognise you from the thumbnail, you are doing fantastic with your weight loss journey Steph. Bloody brilliant.
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Hi Steph. I went to the Isle of Man Classic Car museum on Sunday after watching your videos. It was great. Thanks for the recommendation
Reminds me of the old Cushman Trucksters I drove.
Great review, your description gives a great impression of what is must be like to drive; which is why I enjoy your reviews.
I love to watch your reviews Steph! Keep it up! This car is very special :)
I’ve never seen a motorized phone booth before. Great fun Steph!
😂. It makes Ian Seabrook's TWC look like a limousine 😮
Ah yes, good old HubNut!
One of the surviving cars (551 TRL) belonged to a lady in Newquay. She used it like a mobility scooter. I remember seeing it once or twice when I was a boy.
I hope she didn't drive it on the pavements !
This is a very good and informative video on this tiny 3-wheeler. I like the fact that you carry the theme of vintage stuff from "I drive a classic" channel all the way upto your hair styling and your dresses. Your today's hairstyle with ears exposed is even better than before and after weight loss you look even better. Keep up the good work.
I only recently discovered you and I have found your videos to be very informative and entertaining. Thanks!
Fun little road test! The horn reminded me of what the back-up alarms sound like on some of the Amazon vans here in the States, rather like a crow w/ laryngitis...Not sure how "ultra-mini" we got here in the States (Domestic makes, that is), except for some of Powell Crosley's early cars, sold thru hardware stores, alongside Crosley 'fridges and radios...
I like the little car 🚗. Thank you for the video 📸📸📸📸📸❤
Awesome looks like you had a lot of fun driving this.
Thanks for posting this
There is even an optional trailer specifically for the p50 replicas for extra cargo space.
Hello from Munich. That 'A' sticker with red-white-red does not indicate it was probably crawling up to some mountain farmhouse in Austria, does it. Thanks for peeling in and out 🌷:)
So nice to see a POV from inside one of these. I wonder if you could drive it round the supermarket. It’s hardly bigger than a Costco trolley.
Jeremy Clarkson famously drove it through BBC headquarters and took it in a lift with Fiona Bruce.
My great Uncle used to build these!
I remember when it first appeared, the makers pointed that the it came in could be also used as its garage....
The boss of BMC,(was it Leonard Lord?) told Alec Issigonis to design the Mini, to get those blasted micro cars off the road.
Enjoyed this one! I’ve read about the P50, and saw one at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, but had never seen one in action. Makes an Invacar look pretty posh… ;-)
Imagine driving this on a motorway in foul weather at night with an artic cruising up behind you 😨.
Thanks for the video.
Bonkers, of course. But kudos to you for showing it to us. Thanks very much.
Wow, what a fab video. I am really happy you ran thru the details of the car so much more than , erm, that other Peel P50 test a few years ago on the beeb. I’ve always wondered how they drive and would love to build a replica - brilliant
I love it. If I ever win the lottery, I'll have to buy one to drive round my mansion hahaha.
Haven't seen one of those opposite direction speedos before.
As always , cool car, classy lady.
Love this Steph, thank you!!!
Fun fact - Honda made a 49cc four stroke motorcycle also called the P-50! It was pedal assisted to help it up steep inclines. I wonder how this little 49cc car would have coped with a steep incline!
Very nice
Thank you for the video
I have been waiting for this one Steph.
Ahh hope it’s met with your approval x
@@idriveaclassic It certainly did Steph😀
I could put my smart fortwo in the back of a truck. You could put your P50 in the back of my smartcar.. lol
Fun review. Good camera work inside that little box!
And I thought the Austin-Healey Sprite had quick steering! Love that reverse "drawer pull" technology.
Always liked the Peel, I blame Jeremy Clarkson for that 😂 great video.
Another great video Steph, Look forward to these so much on my Sunday Mornings. Looking Gorgeous too 😍
Fantastic drive🎉.
How cute this thing is ♥
And the car's nice, too lol
Great car and what a a load of fun.
such a cute car!
I want one! Its really a tricycle and its good at what it does: takes you from point A to point B. The PL 50 is designed to be a town and country car and its not meant for the motorway. Gosh, its darned cute! 😊
What's it's towing capacity?
Brilliant, what an amazing machine, that looked so much fun 👍
Cât ? costă, și unde mă pot adresa pentru a cumpăra, aceasta minune
Well they don't come much rarer than this. Very interesting to watch, great for parking in small spaces I should think.
Wow amazing
I just found your channel and saw the Leyland P76 clip. I think you could probably fit this car into the '76s boot
Either way, thoroughly enjoyed both and have subscribed.
Very cool machine, so small and probably very economical! True, you won’t take much away in such a car!🙂👍👍
It looks hilarious and I love the noise it makes. Have you ever had a shot of an Invacar? That takes some serious retraining of the brain but is hilarious
It is an interesting car not one that would be fun to drive on the road with modern traffic though. Awesome video.
I would’ve felt uneasy with modern SUVs.
@@idriveaclassic that is true.
Fabulous. I love it. I'm sure you would have been more confident in it with more driving but being on the road with all those SUVs would be pretty scary! Perhaps a large flashing light on the roof? 😄
It looks like a bug that is out on a limb. In a road rage scenario, the aggrieved person could grab it by the handle like a suitcase and drag it to the pavement.
49cc - blimey, my modern Husqvarna chainsaw has a higher capacity engine with greater power output. I'm amazed it can get to 38mph. Great video.
7:45 - Pedestrian - oh, it's just Steph in a Peel, I've got ages to cross safely!😄
Excellent video Steph, I wondered what a Peel P50 was going to be like. 😊👍
You'd be shocked how much that iconic car is worth! They've got a red one in the National Motor Museum.
Using the Bank of England inflation calculator, £99 in 1962 is £1,700 today.
Not too shabby.
Good morning , Englander ... NY here , (very) late Saturday night ... Goodnight , catch you in the NY a.m. ...Nitey nite , Steph ... ( comment # 3 , never been so early , so late )
Haha good night and good morning xx
Yeah got to say, the P50 is a funny old car.
This video is kind of ironic for me. Only a few months ago I found the P50, and fell in love with the car straight away!
On a side note. You can get a replica cheep for about 15.000 ish, or kits for cheaper
I love the Peel P50 . I seen you drive the Trident 🔱 before you drove the P50 . Do you like P50 better or the Trident 🔱 ?
Superb, I really want one of those with a hayabusa motor 😂
If you were to modify this with electric bike components to turn it into a mass produceable Velomobile, you could make a lot of money
Sounds like auto rickshaw ❤😂🎉
I remember seeing this a few years ago in a newspaper and the **PRICE** 😮😮😮😮
Makes a Sinclair C5 look safe!!!
looks like a fun car
Remember the episode of top gear where Jeremy Clarkson drove one of these through the BBC office lol
Wow Ian's TWC would be bigger . Great vid as usual Steph.
I know a guy who needs one of these.
Its auto rickshaw with frontbwheel put at back and with steering wheel. Good thing is only if electric n cheap
The Peel P50 is nothing compared with the P45 by Jeremy Clarkson
Very vintage car but you are so beautifull❤❤❤
These are fantastic videos.
It's scary just sitting still!
Geez, No dual exhaust?
Great video Steph. Could you confirm how many were made, you say both 50 and 100 in the vid?
Sorry Grahame! It’s 50.
Did you shift at all? It kinda sounded like you were going in first gear all the time.
Wow have seen one at the Lakeland motor museum brilliant Steph looking good darling love your vids scary little car best of luck pet ❤
Great stuff, gosh you can see on your test that you are barely having to turn the wheel to turn. It looks quite terrifying, can you image driving one on the open road 😵💫
whats the history behind the "Austria" sticker at the back?