Cony Guppy
| Cony Guppy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aichi Machine Industry Co.,Ltd[1] |
| Production | >5000 units [1] |
| Model years | 1961 [2] |
| Assembly | Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | pickup/microcar |
| Layout | RMR [3] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 199 cc 1 cylinder |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 290 kg (639 lb) |
The Cony Guppy is a small pickup truck manufactured by Aichi. The vehicle had suicide doors and siren like lights on the B-pillar. The brake lights were tiny and circular.[3]The engine was a 2 valve 199 cc 1 cylinder that produced 11 horsepower. Aichi claimed the fuel consumption was 30 kmpl (70 mpg).[2] The top speed was 50 mph.[2] The engine was mounted behind the seats.[3] The Guppy could carry 100 kilograms of cargo. It had a low price of ¥225,000. Other features included 4-wheel independent suspension and a torque converter for clutchless driving. [1]
Criticism
Author Tony Davis inducted the Guppy into his Motoring Hall of Shame in the book Extra Lemon!.[4] He called the vehicle a lemon and a failure.
References
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- ^ a b c Rare Japanese Microcar: 1961 Cony Guppy (AF8) - Aichi Kikai Kogyo. WasabiCars. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Davis, Tony (2005). Extra lemon. p. 42.