World's first cool smart car discovered - photo

**Jon** · Jul 7, 2019, 12:18 PM

World's first cool smart car discovered. I might opt for different wheels myself, but there's enough good stuff here.

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Previously:

Smart truck - photo

**Mi Tasol** · Jul 9, 2019, 10:04 PM

given the colour it would need really good air conditioning on a warm day.

**Toolmaker51** · Jul 14, 2019, 12:15 PM

Can't guess source of the cab/ body, but the air cooled flat four VW is clear. The out sized tires give stability thru width, otherwise impractical. License plate not quite visble, but Circle K convenience store says western US.

**n9dug** · Jul 14, 2019, 06:12 PM

Running boards/fenders might cool. Don't round corners too fast--looks a little top-heavy

**baja** · May 11, 2024, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

Can't guess source of the cab/ body, but the air cooled flat four VW is clear. The out sized tires give stability thru width, otherwise impractical. License plate not quite visble, but Circle K convenience store says western US.

Arizona license plate.

**Hoosiersmoker** · May 16, 2024, 07:00 AM

Ironically, it's an Elcar. One of the early (like 1970's) electric cars. Made by an Italian company, I don't remember the name. An old guy I knew when I was a kid had one. It only had about a 20 or 30 mile range. If I remember right, it was all 12 volt deep cycle batteries in the bottom. it was fun to watch him zip around in it!