Cony Guppy
| Cony Guppy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aichi Machine Industry Co.,Ltd[1] |
| Also called | Datsun Baby |
| Production | >5000 units [1] |
| Model years | 1961 [2] |
| Assembly | Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | pickup/microcar |
| Layout | RMR [3] |
| Related | Cony 360 Wide |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 199 cc 1 cylinder |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 290 kg (639 lb) |
The Cony Guppy is a small pickup truck manufactured by Aichi. The vehicle had suicide doors and siren-like lights on the B-pillar. The brake lights were tiny and circular.[3]The engine, which rests behind the seats[3] is a 2 valve 199 cc single cylinder that produces 11 horsepower, which can power the vehicle to its top speed of 50 mph. Aichi rated the Guppy's fuel economy at 50 km/l.[2]They also claimed the Guppy is able to carry 100 kilograms of cargo. Its low price of ¥225,000 made it attractive to small business owners and cargo transporters. Other features include a 4-wheel independent suspension and a torque converter for clutchless driving. [1]
Criticism
Author Tony Davis criticized the Guppy for being an unreliable car that failed to sell in its home country in the Motoring Hall of Shame in the book Extra Lemon!.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Cony Guppy Sports". Toyota Automobile Museum. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- 1 2 "1961 Cony Guppy specifications & performance data review". Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 Rare Japanese Microcar: 1961 Cony Guppy (AF8) - Aichi Kikai Kogyo. WasabiCars. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ↑ Davis, Tony (2005). Extra lemon. p. 42.
