1963 Heinkel Trojan 200 Microcar *Sold £14,600*

Description

• RHD drive UK spec
• Owned for five years
• Previous owner kept it for eighteen years
• Wonderfully quirky and great fun

Microcars, or ‘Bubble Cars’ as they are often affectionately referred to, have in recent years become extremely collectable.

Small in size means garaging them is a breeze. Being very economical, easy to maintain and insure, above all else they are weird, wacky, and immensely fun! These can be one of the most inexpensive and enjoyable ways to enter classic car ownership – as well being a little bit addictive. Our vendor has had this for five years but did know the car prior to that; it belonged to a good friend of his for eighteen years.

One of the most popular among collectors is the Heinkel Kabine based UK built Trojan. Heinkel worked with partners in markets around the world to build them and Heinkels were made in places as diverse as Buenos Aires, Dundalk and of course the very glamorous, Croydon.

This is one of the Surrey built models, the Trojan 200. These were built under licence by the Trojan Motor Company in 1959.

In 1961 Trojan purchased the world-wide marketing rights for the car. It is understood they also bought the production line, 100 complete cars and numerous kits of parts. Production started towards the end of 1961 and ended in 1964. Around 6,100 units were produced in total, making this Trojan 200 one of the last.

Being a UK spec car, the opening front door hinges to the left. Opened, it reveals a lovely two-seater cabin. The adjustable bench seat is covered alongside the rest of the inside, in the original tartan trim. Underneath the spare wheel is housed.

The all-around canopy on a steel body does give the distinct impression of a bubble, but it makes for perfect visibility coupled with the fact that it is hilarious to bomb down the road in and see people smiling and waving.

Although it is a microcar, there is space and storage aplenty. This Trojan 200 comes with a lovely rear luggage holder and basket too. Rear quarter vents and what Trojan called a “sunshine roof” all add to the open-air feel.

Rare and original features such as the three spoke steering wheel and simple instrument cluster are all there. To top it all off, our vendor, Mark, tells us this Trojan 200 has an incredibly rare ‘green sun visor’ as well.

This Trojan 200 looks very lovely in period Spartan Red paintwork. There of course are the usual blemishes that you’d find on any classic of this age. The images in the Gallery are very helpful. Mark was at pains to make sure we say the mirror glass fell out recently! The mirror is fine, just the glass.

We’re told this Trojan has the 200cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine. Mark told us, “It starts instantly, and I recently spent around six hundred pounds on bits and bobs including the clutch”.

Interestingly, although looking very idiosyncratic, the Trojans did come with very modern features.

• Four-speed transmission with reverse
• Rack and pinion steering
• Flashing indicators with built in parking lights
• Electric starting
• Independent front suspension
• Swinging arm suspension at the rear

Mark told us; “The Trojan 200 runs on normal petrol and is very economical. It drives well and the brakes are keen as mustard”.

Our view

What a great classic. It’s eccentric and hilarious to drive. Everywhere you go people will just want to stop and chat. The Heinkel based Trojan is widely accepted as the most popular, sturdy and fun of the generic ‘bubble’ cars. Miserly on fuel, yet they can cruise at 50mph.

In recent years given the growth in their popularity there is a great club scene, with run-outs, rallies and all sorts of help. Those in it say it is one of the best club scenes.

We love them. We do not see enough of them. It is a joy to have the opportunity to market this Trojan 200 and the rest of Mark’s collection of classics. Do not miss this opportunity. Good luck.

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Vehicle Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 – it’s the responsibility of the winning bidder to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with the vendor.

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