Details
1957 HEINKEL 154 KABINE
Chassis No. 311110
Red with grey check interior.
Engine: single cylinder, 198cc; Gearbox: four speed and reverse; Brakes: front hydraulic, rear cable; Suspension: swinging arm and coil spring. Left hand drive.
Ernest Heinkel, the man behind the design of the Saab three cylinder two stroke engine as well as the single cylinder four stroke engine developed for motor scooters, was undoubtedly inspired by the BMW Isetta to produce his own microcar.
The Heinkel Kabine Cruiser was launched in 1956 and used his single cylinder 175cc engine in the three wheeler - this being enlarged to 198 cc for use in the rare four wheeler. The bodywork resembled that of the Isetta, although it was lighter and prettier as well as offering a more spacious interior, including children's seats in the rear. The licence to this popular car was sold all over the world from Argentina to Ireland, and finally to England where it was known as the Trojan.
This 1957 example is a desirable German four wheeler model. It is believed to be one of only around 100 in existence today and is described as being in good, original condition. The paintwork appears excellent, although some brightwork would benefit from re-plating. The interior is in excellent condition and the engine is described as running well, but the clutch does require some attention.
It is sold with old style German registration documents.
Chassis No. 311110
Red with grey check interior.
Engine: single cylinder, 198cc; Gearbox: four speed and reverse; Brakes: front hydraulic, rear cable; Suspension: swinging arm and coil spring. Left hand drive.
Ernest Heinkel, the man behind the design of the Saab three cylinder two stroke engine as well as the single cylinder four stroke engine developed for motor scooters, was undoubtedly inspired by the BMW Isetta to produce his own microcar.
The Heinkel Kabine Cruiser was launched in 1956 and used his single cylinder 175cc engine in the three wheeler - this being enlarged to 198 cc for use in the rare four wheeler. The bodywork resembled that of the Isetta, although it was lighter and prettier as well as offering a more spacious interior, including children's seats in the rear. The licence to this popular car was sold all over the world from Argentina to Ireland, and finally to England where it was known as the Trojan.
This 1957 example is a desirable German four wheeler model. It is believed to be one of only around 100 in existence today and is described as being in good, original condition. The paintwork appears excellent, although some brightwork would benefit from re-plating. The interior is in excellent condition and the engine is described as running well, but the clutch does require some attention.
It is sold with old style German registration documents.