1977 ACOMA COMTESSE 770 E2

After the success of Acoma’s first microcar, the Mini Comtesse, they started to expand the lineup in 1977 with the Comtesse 770. The 770 was in the ‘sans permis’ (‘without permit’) class of vehicle, meaning that there was no license or registration needed to drive the cars around. One of the many unusual traits of this model is that the driver is positioned towards the right-hand side, even though France is a left-hand drive country. It is also able to turn around within its own length, which is always a fun party trick.

This 3-wheeled version is quite a scarcity, because in 1978, they released a slightly more ‘conventional’ 4-wheeled model, with a rear mounted drivetrain and hydraulic brakes. As you might expect, the 4-wheeler quickly began to outsell the 3-wheeler, being a more practical (and stable) option. About 1,000 of these 770s were sold, over their few years on the market. 

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