Created by Peel Engineering Limited on the Isle of Man, the P50 was designed and built by Cyril Cannell and Henry Kissack, and launched at the 1962 Earls Court Motorcycle Show.

Built as a three-wheeler and with a 49cc engine, the Peel was advertised as being able to carry “ one adult and a shopping bag ” while being “ almost cheaper than walking .” The iconic vehicle formed part of a now legendary feature during an old episode of Top Gear, when, in spite of the car’s miniscule size, a Peel P50 was famously driven through the headquarters of the BBC by the 6’5” tall former host Jeremy Clarkson, showcasing the surprisingly adequate interior room.

With less than 50 examples of the original P50 manufactured, survivors are extremely rare.

This is where the Bamby recreations come in.

Unlike other modern recreations that stray from the original plan and sometimes feature electric power, Bamby examples are very close to the original design, with just a few improvements to make the car more...