Daihatsu Bee

A Daihatsu Bee at the Tokyo Motor Show 2005

The Daihatsu Bee is a by the Japanese car manufacturer Daihatsu from 1951 to 1958 produced three-wheeled microcar. The car is considered to be the first vehicle of the Japanese group that was intended for private use. Before the production of the car Daihatsu already presented forth several trucks and a small military vehicle.

The production of the Bee began in October 1951 and lasted until 1958. Overall, about 90 copies of the vehicle were built.

The fiberglass body of only about three feet long car can accommodate up to four people, the 20 -hp motor is located between the two rear wheels.

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