Is the new small really that small? Original Mini next to iQ (Cygnet)

[TLyttle]

My first car was a 1950 Ford Prefect; remember those, SailDesign? Most of the ones around our area were converted into Trials Cars, which were a colossal blast, particularly with "fiddle brakes" (2 parking brake handles, one for each rear wheel). Even my first Minor came without a heater, an aftermarket item, the pump being driven off the back of the fan belt...

The Minor never changed dimensions over its 30 year production run, and mercifully the original Prefect wasn't around that long, with it's 21gp (Gerbil Power) flathead and it's 46" track. God, what a disgusting excuse for a car...

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by TLyttle

My first car was a 1950 Ford Prefect; remember those, SailDesign? Most of the ones around our area were converted into Trials Cars, which were a colossal blast, particularly with "fiddle brakes" (2 parking brake handles, one for each rear wheel). Even my first Minor came without a heater, an aftermarket item, the pump being driven off the back of the fan belt...

The Minor never changed dimensions over its 30 year production run, and mercifully the original Prefect wasn't around that long, with it's 21gp (Gerbil Power) flathead and it's 46" track. God, what a disgusting excuse for a car...

Oh, yeah - definitely remember the Prefect. My Mum's best friend had one, and hitting the beach with 4 kids in the back seat was tight....
Haven't heard "fiddle brakes" referred to in years - a friend had them on his autotest Mini back in the 70's. Used to trailer it to the events as it didn't have a 4th gear (removed for weight).

[Snappy]

Anybody from Canada have some pics of a Yaris Hatch parked next to an Echo Hatch? (My search was unsuccessful, but there might be some pics somewhere in this forum.)