The Peel P50, produced in the early 1960s, was the smallest production automobile in the world. And now a new kit allows handy folks to build their own replica, although this time, it’s electric!…

The new company, known as P50 Cars, has created a replica that is much easier to get your hands onto than one of the original 50 production models.

There are both gas-powered and electric versions available, though I’m not sure who would bother with a gas-powered model…

The electric version is said to use a 4 kW motor that gets the little vehicle up to a sprightly 28 mph (45 km/h)…

The vehicle is said to be street legal in most jurisdictions as a kit car, moped, or motorcycle…

The kits aren’t cheap, though neither are most electric microcars these days.

The self-assembly kit starts at £10,379 (approximately US $12,600). A fully-assembled model will set you back £13,972 (approximately US $16,970).