Peel P50
The world's smallest production car, designed for one adult and a shopping bag.
- Power
- 4 bhp
- Top speed
- 38 mph
- Est. value
- $80k–$176k
About the Peel P50
Manufactured by Peel Engineering on the Isle of Man, the P50 remains the smallest production automobile ever made. It features a fibreglass monocoque body, a single headlight, and three wheels, with the engine mounted to the driver's right. Famously lacking a reverse gear, the car includes a chrome handle at the rear so the driver can physically lift and manoeuvre it into parking spaces. Its cultural status was cemented by a 2007 Top Gear segment where Jeremy Clarkson drove one through the corridors of the BBC.
Peel P50 specs
The Peel P50 produces 4 bhp (3 kW) and 5 Nm (4 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 38 mph (61 km/h).
| Make | Peel |
|---|---|
| Model | P50 |
| Trim | 49cc |
| Years | 1962–1965 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Production | About 50 built |
| Engine | 49cc Zweirad Union single-cylinder two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49 cc (0.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 4 bhp (3 kW) at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 5 Nm (4 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 38 mph (61 km/h) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Peel P50 worth?
A typical Peel P50 is estimated to be worth $80,000 – $176,000 (about £60,000 – £131,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Peel P50 rarity in CarSpot
The Peel P50 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Peel P50 fun facts
- The P50 was advertised as being 'almost cheaper than walking' and could achieve up to 100 mpg.
- In 1963, a P50 was taken to the top of Blackpool Tower in a lift and driven around the observation balcony as a publicity stunt.
- Only about 27 of the original 50 cars are known to survive, making them highly prized by microcar collectors.
