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r000 on July 19XX 26, 1956, Make Egyptian Model President Gamal abdel nasser nationalized
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the Suez Canal. Ensuing hostilities resulted in its closure after nasser
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sank nearly 50 ships at its entrance, interrupting oil shipments to Europe.
Fuel became scarce, rationing followed, and overnight, microcars
enjoyed an instant vogue in the British Isles.
The native microcar industry had largely dissipated, leaving only a
fleet of fiberglass-bodied aC Invacars, used by disabled persons under
a government scheme as part of the national Health. The Invacars,
however, were widely recognized as being unsafe, especially on the
roads with normal size cars and, particularly, trucks. The Isetta, then
being manufactured by BMW in Germany, seemed the perfect solution
to economical cars for the masses.
Isetta of Great Britain was established in
1957, at the former Brighton Railway Works.
Due to its location away from highways, all
parts came in by rail, and finished cars were
left the same way. a license was obtained
from BMW and production commenced. For
British roads, the cars were reconfigured for
right-hand drive, which involved moving the
steering wheel and controls and hinging the
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