Production >5000 units Assembly Japan Layout RMR | Model years 1961 Body style pickup/microcar | |
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Manufacturer Aichi Machine Industry Co.,Ltd | ||
The Cony Guppy is a small pickup truck manufactured by Aichi. The vehicle had suicide doors and siren-like lights on the B-pillar. The brake lights were tiny and circular.The engine, which rests behind the seats is a 2 valve 199 cc single cylinder that produces 11 horsepower, which can power the vehicle to its top speed of 50 mph. Aichi rated the Guppy's fuel economy at 50 km/l.They also claimed the Guppy is able to carry 100 kilograms of cargo. Its low price of ¥225,000 made it attractive to small business owners and cargo transporters. Other features include a 4-wheel independent suspension and a torque converter for clutchless driving.
Criticism
Author Tony Davis criticized the Guppy for being an unreliable car that failed to sell in its home country in the Motoring Hall of Shame in the book Extra Lemon!.