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The world's smallest car is back on sale

Peel\'s legendary P50 car, the star of Top Gear is back with a few changes, including its name and place of birth..

The world's smallest car - once made on the Isle Of Man - has been reborn.

The Peel P50, made in Peel 50 years ago and brought to the world's attention after starring with Jeremy Clarkeson on BBC's Top Gear, is just 63cm long and seats one person.

Second hand ones have been selling to collectors for over £20,000. but now you can buy a new version again after half a century, for just £7500.

However, it's not made in Peel anymore, it's made in Lincolnshire and it's called the Bamby P50. 3FM spoke to one the people behind its rebirth, Emma Evans: (AUDIO ABOVE)

 

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