Between 1957 and 1972, the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu produced a mini 3-wheel vehicle called Midget. A second series followed, but much later: this 4-wheel Midget II, produced from 1996 to 2002 and only available in Japan, is less than 3 meters/118 in-long. This pick-up version of the Midget II bears inscriptions and sponsor stickers of the French Grand Sambuc circuit.

An almost unknown car manufacturer outside some Asian countries, Daihatsu is omnipresent in Japan, where its small cars meet success. This first-gen Charade was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1977. It was a hatchback, which was rare at the time, especially for a Japanese model. Its platform is borrowed from the Toyota Starlet, but engines and bodywork are specific.

Between 1957 and 1972, the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu produced a 3-wheel minicar called Midget. Much later, a second series was released: the Midget II is less than 3 m/118 in.-long, has 4 wheels, and was produced from 1996 to 2002. The Midget II was only intended for the Japanese market. This Spark model car, limited to 1,000 pieces, is a pickup truck version registered in Kyoto.

Replicas in 1:43 scale of "keijidosha" (k-cars) are rare. To take advantage of reduced fees, these cars, that hold one third of the Japanese market, need to observe the following dimensions: 3.40 m long, 1.48 m wide, and 660 cc max. The Daihatsu Hijet, here in an Airport Service version, is part of the Japanese automotive landscape, as a utility vehicle as well as a personal car.

Sold from 1964, the Compagno is as nice as an Italian car of the 1960s. For a good reason: its silhouette was designed by the italian coachbuilder Vignale! The range of the model was as numerous as a current model: there were 2- and 4-door sedan versions, a coupe and a station wagon. Ebbro has already reproduced the cabriolet.

Sold from 1964, the Compagno is as nice as an Italian car of the 1960s. For a good reason: its silhouette was designed by the italian coachbuilder Vignale! The range of the model was as numerous as a current model: there were 2- and 4-door sedan versions, a coupe and a station wagon. Ebbro has already reproduced the cabriolet. This 2-door sedan is available in red, white or blue.