List of microcars by country of origin: U

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Country Automobile Name Manufacturer Engine Make/Capacity Seats Year Other information
United KingdomAC Petite (Mark 1)AC Cars Ltd, Thames DittonVilliers 346 cc21953-1955[1]
United KingdomAC Petite Mark 2AC Cars Ltd, Thames DittonVilliers 346 cc21955-1958The Mark 2 has minor trim differences to the Mark 1, a more powerful engine and equally sized front and rear wheels[1][2]
United KingdomACAC Cars Ltd, Thames DittonSteyr-Daimler-Puch 500 cc41971AC made three prototype cars based on their Model 70 invalid carriage[1][2]
United KingdomAllard ClipperAllard Motor Co Ltd, ClaphamVilliers 346 cc3 + 2 children in dicky seat1954-1955[3][4][5]
United KingdomAstra UtilityAstra Car Co Ltd, Hampton HillBritish Anzani 322 cc21956-1959Originally produced by JARC as the 'Little Horse', the Astra Utility had a more distinctive grille and larger engine[3][6]
United KingdomBerkeley 'Sports' SA322Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsBritish Anzani 322 cc21956[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley 'Sports' SA328Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsExcelsior 328 cc21957-1958[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley 'Sports' SE492Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsExcelsior 492 cc21957-1959[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley T60Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsExcelsior 328 cc21959-1961[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley T60/4Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsExcelsior 328 cc2+21960-1961[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley B95Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsRoyal Enfield 692 cc21959-1960[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley B105Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsRoyal Enfield 692 cc21959-1960[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley QB95Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsRoyal Enfield 692 cc21959-1960[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley QB105Berkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsRoyal Enfield 692 cc21959-1960[3][7]
United KingdomBerkeley FoursomeBerkeley cars Ltd, Biggleswade, BedsExcelsior 492 cc41958-1960[3][7]
United KingdomBlériot-WhippetAir Navigation and Engineering Company, Addlestone, SurreyBlackburne 997 cc2; later version 3/41920-1927[8]
United KingdomB.M.A HazelcarBattery Manufacturing Association, Hove, Sussexelectric motor 1.5 hp (1 kW)21952-1957[3]
United KingdomBond Minicar (Mark A)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 122 cc21949-1951[9]
United KingdomBond Minicar Deluxe Tourer (Mark A)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc21949-1951[9]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark BSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc21951-1952[10]
United KingdomSharp’s Minitruck (Mark B)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc11952-1953[10]
United KingdomSharp’s MinivanSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc21952[10]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark B, Family "Safety Saloon"Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc2+21952[10]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark CSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc21952-1956[11]
United KingdomSharpe's Minitruck Mark CSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc11953-1956[11]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark C, Family Safety ModelSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc2+21954-1956[11]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark DSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc21956-1958[12]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark D, Family Safety Model/Family TourerSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc2+21956-1958[12]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark ESharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc31956-1958[13]
United KingdomBond Minicar Mark E, 3 seater Saloon CoupeSharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 197 cc31958[13]
United KingdomBond Minicar, Tourer (Mark F)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc31958-1961[14]
United KingdomBond Minicar, Saloon Coupe (Mark F)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc31958-1961[14]
United KingdomBond Minicar, Family Saloon (Mark F)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc2+21958-1961[14]
United KingdomBond Ranger (Mark F)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc21960-1962[14]
United KingdomBond Ranger Van (Mark F)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc11960-1962[14]
United KingdomBond 250G (Mark G)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc41961-1965[15]
United KingdomBond 250G Estate (Mark G)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc41962-1966[15]
United KingdomBond Ranger (Mark G)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc11962-1966[15]
United KingdomBond Tourer (Mark G)Sharp's Commercials Ltd, Preston, LancashireVilliers 250 cc31964-1966[15]
United KingdomBond BugReliant Motors Co Ltd, Tamworth, StaffordshireReliant 700 cc21970-1974[16]
United KingdomBSA LadybirdBSA, Small Heath, BirminghamBSA Sunbeam 250 cc21958-1960Two prototypes built[17]
United KingdomCLEVERUniversity of Bath, Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control (PTMC), Bath, SomersetRotax 218 cc22006Prototype, now undergoing development with BMW[18][19]
United KingdomColliday Chariot 50/Commuter 350Robert Collier Engineering Ltd, Sutton ColdfieldBSA Motorcycle engines 49 cc or 348 cc2 adults and children1961-19693 Wheeled bubblecars with rear mounted engines and automatic gearboxes. Top speed 45 kmh. The petrol engine had a simple control: starterswitch key, steering wheel and two (GO and STOP) foot pedals. The turning circle was only 210 cm.
United KingdomCooperCooper Car Co Ltd, Surbiton, Surrey500 cc1947-1951[3]
United KingdomCoronetCoronet Cars Ltd, Denham, BuckinghamshireBritish Anzani 328 cc21947-1951[3]
United KingdomEagletSilent Transport Ltd, Woking, Surreyelectric motor1948The company also converted Opel Kadetts and Fiat Topolinos to electric power[3]
United KingdomE.E.C.Electrical Engineering Construction Co Ltd, Totnes, DevonExcelsior 250 cc1952-1954[3] Also known as the "Workers' Playtime"[4]
United KingdomEnfield 8000Enfield Automotive Ltd, Londonelectric motor21969-1976[3] production later transferred from Isle of Wight to island of Syros (Greece)
United KingdomFairthorpe Atom Mark IFairthorpe Ltd, Chalfont St Peter, BuckinghamshireBSA 248 cc2+21954-1956About fifty produced including three unique vehicles; a convertible, a Wagonette van and a narrowed version[1]
United KingdomFairthorpe Atom Mark IIFairthorpe Ltd, Chalfont St Peter, BuckinghamshireBSA 348 cc2+21954-1956Model listed in manufacturers literature, but none are believed to have been built. A Mark IIa version with a 322 cc British Anzani engine was also tested[1]
United KingdomFairthorpe Atom Mark IIIFairthorpe Ltd, Chalfont St Peter, BuckinghamshireBSA 646 cc2+21954-1956Only one car is said to have been built[1]
United KingdomFairthorpe AtomataFairthorpe Ltd, Chalfont St Peter, BuckinghamshireBSA 646 cc21957-1958[1]
United KingdomMeadows FriskyHenry Meadows (Vehicles) Ltd, Wolverhampton, StaffordshireVilliers 250 cc21957Prototype with gull-wing doors[1]
United KingdomFriskysportHenry Meadows (Vehicles) Ltd, Wolverhampton, StaffordshireVilliers 324 cc21957-1964[1]
United KingdomFrisky CoupéHenry Meadows (Vehicles) Ltd, Wolverhampton, StaffordshireVilliers 324 cc21957-1964[1]
United KingdomFriskysprintFrisky Cars Ltd, Wolverhampton, StaffordshireExcelsior 492 cc21958Prototype. A similar car was eventually produced as the Zeta Sports[1]
United KingdomFrisky Family ThreeHenry Meadows (Vehicles) Ltd, Wolverhampton, StaffordshireExcelsior 246 cc or Villiers 197 cc21958-1964[1]
United KingdomFrisky PrinceHenry Meadows (Vehicles) Ltd, Wolverhampton, StaffordshireExcelsior 328 cc or Villiers 324 cc41959-1964[1]
United KingdomGill GetaboutGill Cars of PaddingtonBritish Anzani 322 cc21958-1960The car was based upon the chassis from the Astra car and eventually went on to form the basis of the Zeta Sedan
United KingdomIsettaBrighton railway works, BrightonBMW 298 cc21957-1962Assembled in Brighton under license from BMW.
United KingdomJARC 'Little Horse'JARC Motors Ltd, IsleworthExcelsior 250 cc21955Subsequently produced by a subsidiary of British Anzani as the Astra Utility[3][20]
United KingdomOpperman UnicarFactory at Elstree, HertfordshireAnzani, then 328 cc Excelsior2+21956-19592 Prototypes of the 'Stirling' also built
United KingdomPeel ManxcarPeel Engineering Company, Isle of ManAnzani 250 cc2+21955prototype saloon car;[21]
United KingdomPeel P50Peel Engineering Company, Isle of Man; 2010: Peel Engineering Ltd. Sutton-in-Ashfield1962-1964: DKW 49 cc / 2010: 49 cc Petrol or 2.3 kW Electric11962-1964; 2010-The P50 holds the record as smallest ever production car; 2010 prototypes not road legal, 2011 on new road legal petrol & electric versions produced
United KingdomPeel P50Bamby Cars, Kingston-upon-Hull11984
United KingdomPeel TridentPeel Engineering Company, Isle of ManDKW 49 cc, some with Triumph Tina 99 cc engine1 + 11965-1966"The Terrestrial Flying Saucer" NB the later mini-based Peel Viking Sport was not a microcar
United KingdomPowerdrivePowerdrive Ltd, Wood Green, London Anzani 322 cc21955-1957larger than other cars in this class, with full-size 13-inch wheels
United KingdomQpodUnique Motor Company50 ccUK branded ATV by SECMA (France)
United KingdomReliant RobinReliant Motor Company, Tamworth748 cc and 848 cc41973-2002Also licence-built in Greece and India
United KingdomRodleyRodley Automobile Company, RodleyJAP 750 cc41954-1956Built in Rodley, Leeds
United KingdomRussonRusson Cars LtdExcelsior 250 cc31951-1952
United KingdomScootacarHunslet Engine CompanyVilliers 197 and 250 cc21957-1964Made in Hunslet, Leeds
United KingdomSinclair C5Sinclair Vehicles, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Battery electric vehicle1 198514,000 made 5,000 sold before manufacturer went into receivership
United KingdomTouretteProgress Supreme Co Ltd, Purley, LondonVilliers197 cc21956-1958[3]
United KingdomTrojanTrojan, Croydon and for a while Kingston-on-ThamesHeinkel 198 cc 4-stroke ohv single21960-1965(Licence built version of the Heinkel)
United StatesAirwayT.P. Hall Engineering Co, San DiegoOnan 10hp31949-1950[3]
United StatesAirscootAircraft Products, Wichita, Kansas2.6 hp1947[22]
United StatesAmerican BuckboardAmerican Buckboard Corporation, Los Angeles1955-1956Simple, open car, a revival of the 5-wheel Briggs & Stratton Flyer. Also sold as the Bearcat[3]
United StatesAuto CubRandall Products, Hampton, New HampshireBriggs & Stratton1.6 hp (1 kW)11956"looked like a horribly cheap DIY kit"[4][22]
United StatesAutoetteAutoette Electric Car Co, Long Beach, Californiaelectric motor1948-1970Believed to be the first golf cart,[23] the Autoette appeared in a large variety of configurations from a single seat invalid carriage to a 4-seat factory runabout, all with tiller steering and some of which were road legal. Convertible roofs were available on some models[3]
United StatesBanner Boy BuckboardBanner Welder Inc, MilwaukeeBriggs & Stratton 2.75 hp (2 kW)1958Simple, open car similar to the Shawmobile and Briggs & Stratton Flyer[3]
United StatesBasson's StarBasson's Industries Corp, Bronx, New YorkILO1956[3] Prototype fiberglass 3-wheeled light delivery van, (white car in bottom photograph)[24][25]
United StatesBearcatAmerican Buckboard Corporation, Los Angeles1955-1956Simple, open car, a revival of the 5-wheel Briggs & Stratton Flyer. Also sold as the American Buckboard[3]
United StatesBroganB and B Speciality Co, Rossmoyne, Ohio10 hp (7 kW)21946-1948[3]
United StatesBuckarooCleveland1957Small car with air-cooled engine, priced at $400 and capable of 18 mph[3]
United StatesBuckboard Model 60McDonough Power Equipment Co, McDonough, Georgia21960[26]
United StatesCitiCarSebring Vanguard Inc, Sebring, Floridaelectric motor 3.5 hp (3 kW)21972-1978From 1979, made by Commuter Vehicles Inc as the Commuta-Car[3]
United StatesColtColt Motors Co, BostonWisconsin, 377 cc21958[3]
United StatesCometGeneral Development Co, Ridgewood, Queens, New York4.5 hp (3 kW)1946-1948[3]
United StatesCommuta-CarCommuter Vehicles Inc, Sebring, Florida1979-[3] See also CitiCar
United StatesCommuter Cars TangoCommuter Cars, Spokane, Washington2005-Zero to 60 in four seconds. First production vehicle delivered to George Clooney. Very low volume production.
United StatesSparrowCorbin Motors Inc, Hollister, Californiaelectric motor11999-2003
United StatesCroftonCrofton Marine Engine Co, San Diego1959-1961[3]
United StatesCrosleyCrosley Motors Inc, Marion, Indiana1939-1952[3]
United StatesDaytonaRandall Products, Hampton, New HampshireBriggs & Stratton 2 hp (1 kW)1956[3]
United StatesDelcarAmerican Motors Incorporated, Troy, New York25 hp (19 kW)11947-1949Initially built as a delivery van, later one or more six seater station wagons were produced on the same chassis[3]
United StatesDiehlmobileH.L. Diehl Co, Willington, ConnecticutBriggs & Stratton 3 hp (2 kW)21962-1964A folding three-wheeled 'spare car' that could fit in a car boot[3]
United StatesElectra-KingB & Z Electric Car Co, Long Beach, Californiaelectric motor21961-1983Both 3- and 4-wheeled versions were available[3]
United StatesElectric ShopperElectric Shopper, Long Beach, Californiaelectric motor21964-1983[3]
United StatesElectro MasterNepa Mfg Co, Pasadena, Californiaelectric motor 2 hp (1 kW)1962-1983[3]
United StatesEshelman 3 HP Adult's Sport CarThe Cheston L Eshelman Co, BaltimoreBriggs & Stratton 3 hp (2 kW)11955
United StatesEshelman 6 HP Adult's Sport CarThe Cheston L Eshelman Co, BaltimoreBriggs & Stratton 3 hp (2 kW)21955-1956
United StatesEshelman Deluxe SportaboutEshelman Motors CorpBriggs & Stratton 3 hp (2 kW)21957-1958
United StatesEshelman Deluxe Sportabout Model 902 ¼ Ton Utility TruckEshelman Motors Corp, BaltimoreBriggs & Stratton 18 hp (13 kW)31958
United StatesEshelman Deluxe Sportabout Model 903 Passenger CarEshelman Motors Corp, BaltimoreBriggs & Stratton 18 hp (13 kW)31958
United StatesFree-WayH-M-Vehicles, Inc., Burnsville, MinnesotaTecumseh 16 hp (12 kW)11979 - 1982Designed as a high efficiency single seat commuter car, they can exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) and were sold with a 100 miles per US gallon (2.4 L/100 km; 120 mpg‑imp) guarantee. About 700 were made
United StatesHoppenstandGreenville, Pennsylvania21949-1950Aluminium body, 3 variants: Roadster, Cabriolet and Coupé[27]
United StatesHummingbirdTalmadge Judd Kingsport, Tennessee20 hp (15 kW) water cooled 4-cyl[28]21946
United StatesImp1949-1951
United StatesKapi
United StatesKing Midget1947-1970
United StatesKnudson1948
United StatesMarketeer1954
United StatesMarketour1964
United StatesMarkette1967
United StatesMartin1948-1950
United StatesMinicar1969
United StatesMotorette1946-1948
United StatesMultiplex1952-1954
United StatesNu-Klea1959-1960
United StatesPlayboy1947-1951
United StatesPublix1947-1948
United StatesPup1948-1949
United StatesRocket1948
United StatesSaviano1960
United StatesScootmobile1946-1948
United StatesSeagrave1960
United StatesSkorpion1952-1954
United StatesSquire1971-1975
United StatesStreco Turnpike Cruiser1958-1985
United StatesStuart1961
United StatesSundancer1974
United StatesSuper Kar1946
United StatesTaylor-Dunn1949-1966
United StatesThrif-T1947-1955
United StatesTowne Shopper1948
United StatesTri-Car1955
United StatesTriplex Lightning1954-1955
United StatesU.S. Mark II1956
United StatesWestcoaster1960
United StatesUniversity of Michigan Urban Vehicle, SAE paper 730512OMC Wankel 35 HP1973
United StatesZoe Little GiantZoe MotorsHonda 50 cc1 + half ton payload1982
United StatesZoe ZipperZoe MotorsHonda 50 cc11982
USSRGAZ 18GAZ, Gorky500 cc1958Two prototypes built as a design for a potential invalid carriage. One survives in the factory museum.[29][30]
USSRSMZ cycle-car SMZ S-3ASerpukhov Motor Works, Serpukhov346 cc21958-1970single-cylinder two-stroke engine
USSRSMZ cycle-car SMZ S-3DSerpukhov Motor Works, Serpukhov346 cc21970-1997single-cylinder two-stroke engine

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