Monday, October 26, 2009

Red Bug Car



I don't usually pay much attention to cars, but this little red one parked on Sabino Canyon Road caught my eye. The car has antennae to make it look like a bug as an advertisement for a pest control service. On the front it says BMW Isetta 300. Isetta microcars were made in the late 1950's to early 1960's. Some nicknames for these little cars have been: "Rolling Egg" or "Coffin on Wheels" in Germany, "Yogurt Pot" in France, "Soccer ball of a Truck" in Brazil, "Little Egg" in Chili.

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44 comments:

  1. JaneOctober 26, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Aww cute:)

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  2. •°°• IcyBC •°°•October 26, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    That is a cute little red car!

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  3. LeoraOctober 26, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Wonder who drives a car like that one - does he/she have a little bug hat to match the car? :-)

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  4. SalitypeOctober 26, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    that is one cool ride...love the color,catchy!!!

    eng

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  5. maryt/theteachOctober 26, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Cool car, desert colors! This is a real bug not the Volkswagen car that was called a "Beetle" and "Bug." Happy Ruby Tuesday!

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  6. MaritesOctober 26, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    oh it's so cute! wonder how it feels to drive a car like that:) for sure, it would attract lots of attention.

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  7. eileeninmdOctober 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Diane, what a cute car. I wonder how fast it will go. The bug antennae is cool too. Happy Ruby Tuesday to you.

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  8. MariceOctober 26, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    thats one interesting car! cool! love it!

    u may view mine if u have time

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  9. MarthaOctober 26, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    How cute. When we lived in Orlando, they had yellow VW bugs and a few small pick up trucks painted to look like bugs (Truly Nolan as well). I would never see them when I could get a photo, so one day we found the office and I had fun in the parking lot (my daughter collects photos of VWs!)

    Happy RT!

    http://makproject365.blogspot.com/2009/10/ruby-tuesday-sunday-in-park-continued.html

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  10. EG CameraGirlOctober 26, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Like you, I rarely notice cars. But this one? For sure I'd take a photo of it. It's GREAT!

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  11. JenOctober 26, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Cute! But no way would I take to the highway in that!

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  12. rainfield61October 26, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Thaks for the sharing, but I'll feel very upset if my car is nicknamed "coffin on wheels".

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  13. JamaOctober 26, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    That's a cute car!

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  14. marianOctober 26, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    OMGOSH that's gotta be the cutest RED BUG CAR evva!!

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  15. GaelynOctober 26, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    It's an adorable "bug" car which looks like it should have a windup key in the back.

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  16. RalphOctober 26, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    An Isetta looks like an egg, therein lies its charm. The style is endearing, although I would not be so comfortable cruising down I-10 alongside the semis. But, at slow speed in town, the stares of the crowd would give the driver more than enough attention. Shy or reserved persons should not drive one of these...

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  17. B : )October 26, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Just too cute! B : )

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  18. mooshOctober 26, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    That is a cute red car. I rember the Truly Nolen cars they always stood out. HRT

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  19. Carolyn FordOctober 26, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    I would be tempted to wait and see who drives away in it...I love your different perspectives! This is a fun post!

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  20. Chubskulit RoseOctober 26, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I wouldn't mind driving that around hehehe, cute!

    Come and see what I have got in my page for Ruby Tuesday.N

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  21. MeikahOctober 26, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Oh they are cute!! I have always loved Volkswagen because of their beetles. But this bug for a car. I like!!! =)

    My entry is here.

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  22. Sharkbytes (TM)October 26, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Very cute. Who knew such small cars were used so long ago. Now we have the "smart car." I got to ride in one last month.

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  23. EzhilanOctober 26, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Looks like a beetle and have an interesting shape. Nice capture.

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  24. SAPhotographs (Joan)October 26, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    That is just too cute Diane!! It is what I should drive. :)

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  25. LoreeOctober 27, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    That has to be the dutest car I have ever seen. And red too. What more could a girl want?

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  26. pinkysheloOctober 27, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Wow , that is a cutie... Who owns that? LOL it could be mistaken as a toy.. he he

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  27. SquirrelQueenOctober 27, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    That is so cute, I love the antennae which make it look even buggier!

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  28. Hootin AnniOctober 27, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Sabino Canyon?!!!!! Why it's like coming home! I lived in Tucson for over a decade....and I loved walking in the canyon. Wow....I can't believe this...small, small world.


    My Ruby Tuesday is big huge LIPS this morning...come by if you can?

    Click HERE

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  29. SunnyOctober 27, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    How cute, it reminds me of a ladybug!
    Sunny :)

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  30. RavenOctober 27, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    It's so cute! What a great little car! Wonder what kind of mileage it gets.

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  31. storyteller at Small ReflectionsOctober 27, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Great RUBY find! I've never seen a car like this before. It does resemble a cute bug. Thanks for sharing and for visiting mine ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  32. LanceOctober 27, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    What a cute little car Diane! And the antennae make the car!!

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  33. Auntie EOctober 27, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Yes very cute car. Happy RT

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  34. LeslieOctober 27, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    It's adorable!

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  35. The Cunning RuntOctober 27, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Real Men might not use the word, but I'm gonna say it anyway:

    That's friggin' cute!

    ;)

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  36. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    I love it! It's even cuter than my little smart car!

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  37. CherryOctober 27, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    so cute and cool! if i see it myself, i surely take photos of it too. ;)

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  38. pennyOctober 28, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    My what a cute bug... I did not know they got to be that big :)

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  39. Nutty GnomeOctober 28, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Haha, that's so sweet! It reminds me of the 'bubble cars' we had over here in the late 60's :)

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  40. Jeannette StGOctober 28, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    So cute, the antenna really fits!
    The smart car that came in last year is not that much bigger is it?

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  41. Martha ZOctober 28, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Cute, in deed, hard to miss.

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  42. yoon seeOctober 28, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Wow! Wow! Blow me down. this is so cute!

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  43. Phoenix C.October 29, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    That looks so cute, but not much room to stretch one's legs I guess!

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  44. Iowa Gardening WomanNovember 12, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Is it really a car? :)

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