Released in 1974, the Vitrex Riboud was developed by the president of a French housing association. Jacques Riboud was a very committed man and had a good understanding of the challenges facing Parisian city dwellers. The 1970s were a difficult period for the city, marked by intense congestion, public transport strikes and a general lack of disposable income. (Sound familiar?)

This funny little microcar looked a lot like a three-wheeled golf cart, with an angular plastic body and a tiny 47cc Sachs engine that started by hand like a lawnmower, reaching speeds of up to 30km per hour. It could thread its way along pavements as well as between lines of traffic and narrow intersections, embodying that spirit of austere ingenuity that has inspired many microcar concepts in Europe.

This rare example is in good condition. It has light blue plastic bodywork and a compact, elegant black interior. We rarely see this model on the market - in fact, it's rare to see it at all!

BEFORE BUYING

This sale is subject to Car & Classic's terms and conditions. By bidding and/or making a bid, you also agree to the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, which means that consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic's terms and conditions.

✓ We ask that a non-refundable fee is paid if you are the lucky winner of the auction or if your bid is accepted. Please refer to our FAQs and terms and conditions for specific fees.

✓ This vehicle is "sold as is", on an "as is, where is" basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only and it is customary to carry out a full vehicle inspection prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final offer or tender price, as specified in the advert.

✓ We want the transaction to go as smoothly as you do, which is why UK-registered cars and motorbikes offered for sale on Car & Classic are HPI-checked to ensure they have no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and are not financially pledged, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are registered as written off as part of a total loss at the time the advert is placed on Car & Classic and provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) to help you. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the status of the vehicle and it is always worth carrying out a full vehicle history check before making an offer on it.

✓ Buyers are responsible for the collection or delivery of the vehicle. Importing vehicles may incur additional customs duties and import taxes. If you wish, we can recommend a third party transport company who can assist you. For more details and to speak to the team, email [email protected].