1964 Peel Trident Coupe

Peel Engineering, Ltd. built the P50 in 1963 and 1964, in the town of Peel on the Isle of Man. These diminutive fiberglass single-seater vehicles were a marvel of space and efficiency. It is believed that around 55 examples were built, with the majority being sent to the United Kingdom three dealers - Kings of Leeds; Car Distributors Ltd. in Cardiff; and Two Strokes Ltd., Church Road, Stanmore, Middlesex.

Production of the Peel P50 came to an end in 1964 when the production of a two-seater passenger version called the Trident began in late 1964. Production would continue until early 1966 with an estimated 86 examples built. Currently, around 10 to 15 examples are known to exist. The first ten Peel Tridents, five red and five blue, were sent to Two Strokes Ltd.

It is believed that this example is one of those 10 early cars built. It measures 72 inches long and is powered by a 49cc DKW fan-cooled engine driving the rear wheels by chain via a three-speed gearbox.

This Peel entered the current owner's uncle's care when it was just a few years old. It was acquired from him in the late 1990s and was restored between 1998 and 2002.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2019