You've probably never heard of Cony Guppy, and that's okay.
You've probably never heard of Cony Guppy, and that's okay.
After all, only about 100 were produced. 5,000 copies for the Aichi Machine Industry Co. Ltd. between the years of 1961 and 1962, which makes this pickup extremely rare.
After all, only about 100 were produced. 5,000 copies for the Aichi Machine Industry Co. Ltd. between the years of 1961 and 1962, which makes this pickup extremely rare.
Unfortunately, the Guppy never arrived in Brazil.
Unfortunately, the Guppy never arrived in Brazil.
But what exactly is the Cony Guppy?
But what exactly is the Cony Guppy?
First of all, it's small, really tiny. With only 2565 mm long, 1265 mm wide and a height of mere 1290 mm, O Guppy was a real microcar.
First of all, it's small, really tiny. With only 2565 mm long, 1265 mm wide and a height of mere 1290 mm, O Guppy was a real microcar.
To contextualize, the Mini original, another compact icon, was considerably larger than the Guppy, with 3054 mm long, 1422 mm wide It is 1397 mm high.
To contextualize, the Mini original, another compact icon, was considerably larger than the Guppy, with 3054 mm long, 1422 mm wide It is 1397 mm high.
O Mini also weighed more than twice as much: 590 kg against the 290 kg of Guppy.
O Mini also weighed more than twice as much: 590 kg against the 290 kg of Guppy.
If you ever get lucky enough to see one of these tiny SUVs at a classic car show, remember that you are looking at a real pioneer in compact design and creative engineering.
If you ever get lucky enough to see one of these tiny SUVs at a classic car show, remember that you are looking at a real pioneer in compact design and creative engineering.
Although it has been forgotten by many, the Cony Guppy still carries a unique legacy in automotive history.
Although it has been forgotten by many, the Cony Guppy still carries a unique legacy in automotive history.