Who wouldn't want to see their favorite collector car re-enter production? It happened last year with the Morgan trike, and now a group of British investors have decided to resurrect another three-wheeler - the Peel, known as the world's smallest car.

<--Peel Trident. Photo courtesy Peel Engineering

Originally built on the Isle of Man in the 1960s, Peels were three-wheeled microcars available in a couple of different models, including the two-seater bubbletop Trident and the single-seater P50 coupe, both designed by Cyril Cannell, and both using fiberglass bodies. Both used 4.5 horsepower DKW 49cc engines - originally meant for mopeds - turning three-speed transmissions that didn't have reverse gears; to reverse, one had to get out of the car, pick it up by the handle affixed to the rear of the car, and reposition it as needed. They were advertised as being able to return 100 miles per (imperial) gallon and have been recognized by Guinness as the world's smallest cars. About 47 P50s were built starting in October 1963, followed by about 82 Tridents, according to Peel replica builder Andy Carter.

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