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The Tourette was a microcar by Carr Brothers (later Progress Supreme Co Ltd) of Purley, London, England between 1956 and 1958.
It had a three-wheeled, rounded body that was available either in alloy on an ash frame, or in fibreglass. The car was powered by a two-stroke 197 cc Villiers engine driving through a four-speed gearbox with optional Dynastart reverse. Top speed was claimed to be . The single rear wheel was mounted in a pivotal fork. Front-wheel movement was controlled by hydraulically damped spring units. Final drive was by chain. A single bench seat provided accommodation for two adults and a child with some luggage space behind the seat.
Approximate weight, fully equipped, was . Fuel tank capacity was .
In 1958, the purchase price (including purchase tax), was £386 10s 5d (£386.52). Only 26 are believed to have been produced.
Photograph of the Tourette
(white car in top photograph) in the Hammond Collection at Motor Snippets Microcars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Three-wheeled motor vehicles Motor vehicle manufacturers based in London Cars introduced in 1956
The Tourette was a microcar by Carr Brothers (later Progress Supreme Co Ltd) of Purley, London, England between 1956 and 1958.
It had a three-wheeled, rounded body that was available either in alloy on an ash frame, or in fibreglass. The car was powered by a two-stroke 197 cc Villiers engine driving through a four-speed gearbox with optional Dynastart reverse. Top speed was claimed to be . The single rear wheel was mounted in a pivotal fork. Front-wheel movement was controlled by hydraulically damped spring units. Final drive was by chain. A single bench seat provided accommodation for two adults and a child with some luggage space behind the seat.
Approximate weight, fully equipped, was . Fuel tank capacity was .
In 1958, the purchase price (including purchase tax), was £386 10s 5d (£386.52). Only 26 are believed to have been produced.
See also
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References
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Photograph of the Tourette
(white car in top photograph) in the Hammond Collection at Motor Snippets Microcars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Three-wheeled motor vehicles Motor vehicle manufacturers based in London Cars introduced in 1956