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r000 In May 19XX 1956, an Make improved version Model of the Bond Minicar was announced.
estimate: $000 000 - $000 000
Despite the fact that it looked like the previous model, it was considered
offered without reserve
different enough to warrant a new designation. as was typical of Bond, the
transition was not sharply defined and most of the D features (for example
the Type II kite-shaped grille) had already been seen on the Mk C De-Luxe.
The Mark D would become the most popular of the Bond Minicars, in
part aided by the Suez Crisis, which caused a steep rise in gas prices,
and soon after, the re-introduction of gas rationing. But it was also
popular because of the 12% increase in power of the new villiers 9E
motor, which provided better acceleration, better hill-climbing ability,
and a higher top speed. an electrical reverse via the Dynastart was
available as a De-Luxe option from october 1956 on.
Four models were available: the Standard and
De-Luxe Tourer with a bench seat only and the
Standard and De-Luxe Family with sideways
hammock-style rear seats. Fiberglass hardtops
were available for all models. It was so popular
that it caused the production of the new Mk E
to be postponed for an entire year. Here is a
representative example in red, complete with its
side-screens and cabriolet top.
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