Daihatsu Midget
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| Daihatsu Midget | |
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 A Daihatsu Midget DA5 model |
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| Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
| Production | 1957–1972 |
| Class | Autorickshaw |
The Daihatsu Midget is a single-seat mini-truck made by Japanese automaker Daihatsu. Several distinct vehicles have borne the Midget name over the years, but all have had in common a single-seat utilitarian design, with an enclosed or semi-enclosed cab.
[edit] Midget I
The original Midget was made from 1957 to 1972. It had three wheels, two in the back, and one in the front. Early versions also had motorcycle-like handlebars in place of a steering wheel. The engine was an air-cooled 2-stroke design of 305 cc which produced 12 hp (9 kW).
The Midget I has also been sold outside Japan as the "Bajaj", "Tri-Mobile", or "Bemo"
[edit] Midget II
From 1996 to 2001, Daihatsu manufactured a four wheeled kei Midget with four-wheel drive or air conditioning as options. As Keicars, they were equipped with 660 cc engines.
The Midget II was introduced as a concept at the 1993 Tokyo Motor Show.
[edit] External links
- Model of an original Midget
- Toyota Museum page with photo of Midget MP5
- Midget IIs for sale in Japan
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