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1962 TROJAN 200
Chassis No. 8156
Silver grey and blue with tartan upholstery.
Engine: single cylinder, 4 stroke, 198cc; Gearbox: four speed and reverse; Brakes: front hydraulic, rear hand cable only; Suspension: swing arms and coil spring. Left hand drive.
The Trojan Car Company first started manufacturing cars in 1922 with their extremely unconventional rear-engine designed 2-stroke car that appealed to a faithful market. First built at Leyland Motors of Kingston-upon-Thames in Surrey. Trojan became independent in 1928 and the factory moved to Croydon where they carried on producing a cheap and slow motor car which still attracted buyers who did not require speed or aesthetics; the cars were legendary in their hill-climbing ability resulting from their low-speed pulling power. In 1935 Trojan exhibited their last car, the Mastra, still with a 2-stroke engine, but it failed to go into production. Trojan did not start producing cars again until 1962 when, under licence from Heinkel, they produced the Trojan 200. The model enjoyed a much longer production run than its parent model, and with a complex domed roof cabin, was arguably better looking than many of its counterparts. The car performed as well as BMW's Isetta, even with a smaller motor.
This delightful three-wheeler has been fully restored to its former glory and is now painted in two-tone blue and grey with correct tartan upholstery. The brightwork is in pristine condition with aluminium mouldings, the latches have been buffed and polished and the bumpers and headlight surrounds have been re-plated.
Powered by its original rear-mounted engine, the complete drivetrain was rebuilt as part of the restoration along with all other mechanical components. The little car even boasts an original rubber mat, such was the attention to detail during the rebuild. Arguably better looking than its rival, the Isetta, this is a pristine example of the bubble car concept.
Chassis No. 8156
Silver grey and blue with tartan upholstery.
Engine: single cylinder, 4 stroke, 198cc; Gearbox: four speed and reverse; Brakes: front hydraulic, rear hand cable only; Suspension: swing arms and coil spring. Left hand drive.
The Trojan Car Company first started manufacturing cars in 1922 with their extremely unconventional rear-engine designed 2-stroke car that appealed to a faithful market. First built at Leyland Motors of Kingston-upon-Thames in Surrey. Trojan became independent in 1928 and the factory moved to Croydon where they carried on producing a cheap and slow motor car which still attracted buyers who did not require speed or aesthetics; the cars were legendary in their hill-climbing ability resulting from their low-speed pulling power. In 1935 Trojan exhibited their last car, the Mastra, still with a 2-stroke engine, but it failed to go into production. Trojan did not start producing cars again until 1962 when, under licence from Heinkel, they produced the Trojan 200. The model enjoyed a much longer production run than its parent model, and with a complex domed roof cabin, was arguably better looking than many of its counterparts. The car performed as well as BMW's Isetta, even with a smaller motor.
This delightful three-wheeler has been fully restored to its former glory and is now painted in two-tone blue and grey with correct tartan upholstery. The brightwork is in pristine condition with aluminium mouldings, the latches have been buffed and polished and the bumpers and headlight surrounds have been re-plated.
Powered by its original rear-mounted engine, the complete drivetrain was rebuilt as part of the restoration along with all other mechanical components. The little car even boasts an original rubber mat, such was the attention to detail during the rebuild. Arguably better looking than its rival, the Isetta, this is a pristine example of the bubble car concept.