The Peel P50, the smallest car ever made, has no reverse gear. Get out and use the handle.

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Peel microcars were built in Peel, Isle of Man in the 1960s by Peel Engineering.

The single seat 3 wheeler had a 49cc Zweirad Union (DKW) 4.5HP 2 stroke moped engine.

The transmission was a 3 speed gearbox.

Overall size was 54 inches long (1.37m) by 41 inches wide (1.04m).

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