Berkley Sports 492Cabriolet 1959
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Ein Berkeley - wer kennt diese Fahrzeuge? Berkeley Cars war ein britischer Hersteller von Automobilen. Von 1956 bis 1960 baute er sportliche Kleinstwagen mit von Motorrädern abgeleiteten Motoren mit 325–700 cm³ Hubraum. Dieses Fahrzeug ist mit kompletter Mini Technik (Motor, Getriebe, Aufhängung, Lenkung, Räder) ausgestattet und mit seiner leichten Polyester Karosserie läuft das richtig gut. Fast 10 Jahre in gleichem Besitz und mit viel Effort laufend verbessert, MFK 1.2020! Klein, aber oho und mit grossem Spassfaktor!
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1959 Berkley Sports 492Cabriolet is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Oberweningen by Auto Dealer for €24800.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Berkley Model : Sports Model Version : 492Cabriolet Engine size : 1.0 Model Year : 1959 Sub type : Convertible Location : Wehntalerstrasse 25 CH-8165 Oberweningen, Switzerland
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About Berkley
Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we have a rather unique specimen to discuss – the Berkeley. Now, I know what you're thinking, 'Berkeley? What on earth is that?' And you wouldn't be alone in wondering. It's one of those British eccentricities that somehow made its way onto our roads.The Berkeley was a microcar, and I mean micro. It was like a postage stamp with wheels. But don't let its size fool you; it had a certain charm about it. It was like the runt of the automotive litter that you couldn't help but root for.
Now, you might be wondering why anyone would buy a Berkeley when there were proper cars on the market. Well, the answer is simple: economy. These little things sipped fuel like a fine wine, and that was a big deal in the post-war era when petrol was a precious commodity.
The Berkeley T60 was one of their more well-known models. It was a three-wheeler with a motorcycle engine, which meant it could zip around town like a caffeinated squirrel. It might not have been the most practical car, but it was efficient and quirky – a true British oddity.
But the pièce de résistance was the Berkeley SE328. It had a fiberglass body, which was quite cutting-edge for its time. It was like a plastic fantastic dream come true. And let's not forget the two-stroke engine – it had that distinct, throaty sound that made you feel like you were driving a lawnmower on steroids.
In the grand scheme of things, the Berkeley might not have left a lasting mark on the automotive world, but it's a reminder of a bygone era when British ingenuity knew no bounds. It was small, it was quirky, and it was British through and through.
So, while the Berkeley might not have been a powerhouse of performance or a pinnacle of luxury, it had its own place in the annals of automotive history. It was a reminder that sometimes, in the world of cars, it's the little guys that leave the biggest smiles on our faces.