Talk:Bond Minicar

Incorrect information?

In the infobox, the Layout is described as FR. Surely if the engine and gearbox are mounted on a swivelling front wheel, this must be front wheel drive? Hence the layout is FF.

In addition, the Alt Text for the main picture identifies this vehicle as "BMW 340 sedan". Someone with a bit more experience than I could change this. --Icabelieveitmei (talk) 21:59, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for spotting this. I think this was me. Typo. Sorry. More haste .. less speed etc. I think I corrected it now, anyway

Regards Charles01 (talk) 22:37, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

Licenc/se to drive it

Comment: Not sure this has a place in the article, but the Bond Minicar was classified as a motor bike for driving license purposes. It was therefore popular among those 16 year olds who could afford it and could get a motor cycle license but were not yet old enough to drive a car. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cwebbe (talk • contribs) 04:53, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

I'm sure that used to be there, but I agree I can't find it now. I've put it in (reinstated it?) to the very first para. Do please feel free to improve on what I wrote if you find it unclear (or incorrect). Regards Charles01 (talk) 07:15, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

Contradictory steering specifications

The Mark A's steering is described as never having been rack and pinion, but then is described as having had rack and pinion steering. Which is correct? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.46.1.15 (talk) 14:32, 2 January 2011 (UTC)

All the sources I have just checked state that the original bobbin steering was replaced by rack and pinion. I have added a citation and amended accordingly.Malcolma (talk)

Mark B - 1957 ad

if someone wants to put it into the article: the Mark B, shown at the london motor show 1957, was advertised as:

• 85 M.P.G.
• 50 M.P.H.
• £5 TAX
• Models from £279 inc P.T.
• 2/3 seater in Standard and de Luxe form
• Family models (Standard and de Luxe) 2 adults and 2 children
• Hard top convertible Coupe 2/3 seater (Standard and de Luxe)

(source: The Autocar magazine, oct. 25, 1957)

Maximilian (talk) 14:55, 31 August 2012 (UTC)

Thanks Maximilian, I don't have that magazine, but I think you're mistaken about which model is shown. If you compare the picture of the Mark B and Mark D you'll see they're quite different. Mighty Antar (talk) 00:13, 1 September 2012 (UTC)

Mark A Triplex Windscreen Comment

I notice this has been changed on the page to place it into Mk B territory, however the Bond Owners Club website appears to offer contradictory information on this. The Mark A page states that it was introduced in October 1950 on an improved Mk A Deluxe Tourer, but there is no mention of this on the Vehicle modifications by chassis number page. Nick Wotherspoon's book mentions the change from perspex to Triplex on page 59, but doesn't give a date although this reference is clearly in the Mk A section. Anyone seen any contemporary material? Mighty Antar (talk) 14:46, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

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Teething problems?

One wheel,front drive... How big was the teething problem? 90.229.0.157 (talk) 18:07, 1 November 2024 (UTC)