1982 KVS Mini 1
KVS Mini 1 1982
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Essentially the same company, New Map in Lyon, responsible for the prewar New Map, the Rolux and the Solyto, was in business until 1989. Beginning in 1970, (while the Solyto was still in production), it produced the KV in several versions-
the Mini 1, the Mini 2, 2B and 2S and Gad'Jet.
Colours offered were the same as the Solyto- metallic grey and metallic green.
From 1975, an "S" was added to KV by the new director Joseph Spalek. The clientele for this class of vehicle, composed largely of elderly drivers unable to deal with the formalities of a drivers test, was substantial enough in 1970 to support some 35 manufacturers, but was disappearing by 1980, and Spalek decided to close vehicle production in 1989.
This is an example of a late model Mini 1, featuring wide indicator lights, and the hardtop-style roof with steel-framed rear window.
Model: Mini 1
Years Built: 1970-1984
No. Produced: 2,000
Body: Steel
Motor: 2-stroke
No. Cylinders: 1
Displacement: 125cc
Chassis: Steel Frame
Suspension Front: Spring
Suspension Rear: Spring
Gearbox: Variable Speed Transmission
Steering: Rack & Pinion
Starter: Dynastart
Brakes: Cable
Electrics: 12 v
Ignition: Coil
4 Wheels: 4.00 x 8"
Length: 2,100 mm
Width: 1,120 mm
Weight: 180kg
Interior: Bench
Top Speed: 55 kph
microcarmuseum.com
Essentially the same company, New Map in Lyon, responsible for the prewar New Map, the Rolux and the Solyto, was in business until 1989. Beginning in 1970, (while the Solyto was still in production), it produced the KV in several versions-
the Mini 1, the Mini 2, 2B and 2S and Gad'Jet.
Colours offered were the same as the Solyto- metallic grey and metallic green.
From 1975, an "S" was added to KV by the new director Joseph Spalek. The clientele for this class of vehicle, composed largely of elderly drivers unable to deal with the formalities of a drivers test, was substantial enough in 1970 to support some 35 manufacturers, but was disappearing by 1980, and Spalek decided to close vehicle production in 1989.
This is an example of a late model Mini 1, featuring wide indicator lights, and the hardtop-style roof with steel-framed rear window.
Model: Mini 1
Years Built: 1970-1984
No. Produced: 2,000
Body: Steel
Motor: 2-stroke
No. Cylinders: 1
Displacement: 125cc
Chassis: Steel Frame
Suspension Front: Spring
Suspension Rear: Spring
Gearbox: Variable Speed Transmission
Steering: Rack & Pinion
Starter: Dynastart
Brakes: Cable
Electrics: 12 v
Ignition: Coil
4 Wheels: 4.00 x 8"
Length: 2,100 mm
Width: 1,120 mm
Weight: 180kg
Interior: Bench
Top Speed: 55 kph
