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29/05/2026 1:24 pm
1959 Frisky Family Three Convertible
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The 1959 Frisky Family Three Convertible proves that not all post-war microcars had to look like rolling shoeboxes. This charming three-wheeler, born from an ambitious project that started in Egypt of all places, combines Italian style (thanks to designer Giovanni Michelotti) with British microcar ingenuity.
Powered by a tiny 197cc Villiers motorcycle engine, this peculiar convertible could be driven with just a motorcycle license - perfect for those who couldn't decide between two wheels or four (or in this case, three). The sky-blue example featured here started life as a closed-roof model before someone decided it needed more vitamin D and converted it into a unique drop-top version.
With only 75 Friskys of all types known to survive from about 1,500 built, these quirky British microcars are about as rare as hen's teeth. This one's custom convertible transformation makes it even more special - think of it as the world's smallest luxury convertible, minus most of the luxury. And one wheel.
This topic was modified 4 months ago by John Bono
John Bono
North Jersey
29/05/2026 1:33 pm
That's as cute as a button. I'd love to drive it - in a deserted parking lot where no other car could hit me. Another first John; never saw it before.
29/05/2026 2:52 pm
Sold at auction for $84k !!
More photos. Check it out from behind - it looks likr a little T-Bird of 57 vintage.
https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo23/lots/r0108-1959-frisky-convertible-special/
29/05/2026 3:26 pm
A great-looking car. But...talk about bare bones!! If you get a chance to drive one, Tony, I'll be your passenger.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
29/05/2026 3:33 pm
A great-looking car. But...talk about bare bones!! If you get a chance to drive one, Tony, I'll be your passenger.
OKAY! We'll take it to the local Malt shop and they can place the tray on the side window. Oh wait - is there a side window?? 
John Bono and Steve Jacobs reacted
29/05/2026 6:50 pm
remarkable! Found this video, showing its earlier 4 wheel variant. Dunno about driving it, but I'd jump at a replica of it.
Topic starter
29/05/2026 7:04 pm
$84K...how crazy is that?? Tony, thanks for the link!Sold at auction for $84k !!
More photos. Check it out from behind - it looks likr a little T-Bird of 57 vintage.
https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo23/lots/r0108-1959-frisky-convertible-special/
John Bono
North Jersey
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Topic starter
29/05/2026 7:06 pm
Geoff, thanks for the video!remarkable! Found this video, showing its earlier 4 wheel variant. Dunno about driving it, but I'd jump at a replica of it.
John Bono
North Jersey
Jack Dodds and Tony Perrone reacted
30/05/2026 1:04 am
your selections always inspire further info searches, thanks John