1959 1961 MICRO CAR Daihatsu Midget Trimobile project

1961 Other Makes Trimobile Standard Description

This is a 1961 Daihatsu Trimobile. In 1959 Daihatsu opened a dealer in California in hopes to promote their great new product. The Trimobile! Sales were a flop. This is a 1959 model that properly didn't sell till 1961. It has a clear title matching the car dating 1961. It came from California in the 80's as you see it and has been inside ever since. It looks to be complete but will need to a restoration to be perfect. This is one of somewhere between 12-50 shipped to America. It had the American badges, Mph on the speedometer, and drives on the correct side. It is tiny. With the 59 cadillacs and impalas, these did not translate well into the American culture. Pickup in south jersey within 3 weeks of purchase. Rolls great and brakes work. I can help load. 856-498-0637. No calls after 7pm eastern time please.

On Dec-17-16 at 00:21:44 PST, seller added the following information:

I have only seen 2 others from the original shipment for sale and both were no original. there are a couple in microcar museums in California and that is it. I want this to go to someone who cancare for it better then me.My reserve is less then 1/10 of what they sell for once finished. Good luck and please treat my baby well.

On Dec-18-16 at 10:04:41 PST, seller added the following information:

This car is a great car for a restoration. It looks like everything is there. I revived it as seen in photos. The side curtains are original I believe and in good condition. The glass winshield is included but cracked. There is a lexan one made to size and included in sale. There is no rust seen anywhere. The cars been repainted. It should be done again to a higher quality. Would be ok for a street car but this little car deserves much better. It will be sold to the highest bidder. I will not End the auction early but thank you for the gracious offers. I wish the best life for this car.