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It is possible today to restore these cars to a standard previously reserved
for supremely valuable cars. there exist extensive worldwide support networks
for many of the major marques, and it is possible to obtain virtually every part
for many of the cars. Dozens of books have been written about microcars,
and there is no shortage of reference material or even toys or literature for
the keen collector. yet there is still plenty of scope for the searching out of
new information in perhaps a dusty corner of a French chateau doubling as a
museum. the microcar’s manageable size, charming character, and aesthetic
appeal have made it the fastest-growing segment of the collector car field. one
only has to park one’s Messerschmitt next to a new sports car at a fashionable
café to see which car has the most popular appeal.
the microcar’s accessibility,
style, ingenuity, creativity, and
fresh approach to design have
created a significant new genre for
the collector. Many finely restored
examples have today found a place
as an art centerpiece in an upscale
Manhattan loft. the microcar
remains a tribute to the talents of
the designers of years past while
opening the road to a new generation
of enthusiasts and collectors.