Bring Back the Cute Micro Cars from the 1940s-60s!

Immediately after the end of World War II, European engineers created cute little micro-cars out of necessity. The cars were designed so small in the spirit of conservation, since there were shortages of food, raw materials, electricity and gas.

Haute*Nature came across the Micro Car Museum while browsing the web, and laments that we ever made the switch to larger cars. Indeed, the world would be a much better place if we had all stuck to micro cars. And they’re so cute!

From the Micro Car Museum:

It’s said that the true master reveals himself within limitations and so this focusing of energy and talent resulted in an enormous variety of small vehicles; some successful, others less so - but all of them interesting!

The microcar or “bubble car” came to symbolize this period of renewed energy and pulling together.

The bubble car boom lasted only a decade, but the period left a lasting impression even on those who abandoned their Kabinenroller for a “real” car.

The cars continue to be found in barns and collections throughout the world but are particularly meaningful to the Europeans, whose lifestyle was, in part, made possible by these tiny cars.

With a little tweaking for modern efficiency, this would be my dream car. It’s got that gorgeous classic look (I especially love that pale 1950s blue) and the compact size that would make a lot more sense for today’s need for energy conservation. Fab!

Link [Haute*Nature] + [Micro Car Museum]