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The Tourette was a microcar by Carr Brothers (later Progress Supreme Co Ltd) of Purley, London, England between 1956 and 1958.

Tourette
Overview
Manufacturer	Progress Supreme Co Ltd.
Production	1956–1958 (26 produced)
Body and chassis
Class	Microcar
Body style	Roadster
Powertrain
Engine	197 cc

It had a three-wheeled, rounded body that was available either in alloy on an ash frame, or in fibreglass. The car was powered by a two-stroke 197 cc Villiers engine driving through a four-speed gearbox with optional Dynastart reverse. Top speed was claimed to be 55 mph (89 km/h). The single rear wheel was mounted in a pivotal fork. Front-wheel movement was controlled by hydraulically damped spring units. Final drive was by chain. A single bench seat provided accommodation for two adults and a child with some luggage space behind the seat.

Approximate weight, fully equipped, was 500 lb (230 kg). Fuel tank capacity was 2.25 imperial gallons (10.2 L; 2.7 US gal).

In 1958, the purchase price (including purchase tax), was £386 10s 5d (£386.52). Only 26 are believed to have been produced.

See also

• List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom

References

• G.N. Georgano, G.N. (Editor) (1982). Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars. London: Ebury Press. ISBN 0-85223-234-9. {{cite book}}: |first= has generic name (help)
• Vokins, Stephen (2004). Weird Cars. Sparkford: Haynes Publishing. p. 26. ISBN 1-84425-098-9.

External links

• Photograph of the Tourette (white car in top photograph) in the Hammond Collection at Motor Snippets

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