This 1957 Fram King Fulda S-7 (chassis 7774) is one of around 420 produced in Haelsingborg, Sweden under license from Fuldamobil, the Fulda, Germany-based firm responsible for the car’s original design. Among the final models offered before production would come to an end in the mid-1960’s, these later versions incorporated many changes compared with earlier, even more rudimentary cars, including the use of fiberglass instead of aluminum bodywork. Motivation should come from a 191cc Fichtel & Sachs two-stroke single, and although few details are offered, condition looks good throughout, including in the funky and likely factory-correct bright plaid interior, itself accessed behind relatively large, rear-hinged doors–neat. Find it here on eBay in Hot Springs, Arkansas with a $16k BIN. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission. The exterior displays well from multiple angles, with consistent cornflower blue paint covering the fiberglass body nicely. Minimal trim along the belt line and bumpers looks complete and correct, and the same can be said for lighting with the exception of the rear end, which has some extra reflectors fitted next to the taillights. Underneath the teardrop body, these cars use a steel frame and plywood flooring, for a curb weight of just over 700 pounds, a bit less than earlier aluminum-bodied versions which also offered seating for just two–this car is a full four-seater. The cabin is a compact but efficient looking space. Upholstery features a cheerful plaid pattern with gray vinyl caps, and just like the exterior, what’s shown in photos presents well. Instrumentation and switchgear is surprisingly comprehensive for such a small vehicle, and wheel wells look like they’ll force offset seating positions for the driver and front passenger. Although rear seating is likely impractical for adults, the front bench can be folded down for sleeping if necessary. The rear-mounted engine is unfortunately not pictured, but the seller lists a Sachs unit, which is correct for a S-7 like this, which were factory-fitted with 191cc two-stroke singles from the same company, driving the single, swingarm-mounted rear wheel via a 4-speed transaxle. A top speed of around 50 mph was possible, and total fuel capacity was just under five gallons. In addition to over 400 made in Sweden by FKF, Fuldamobil production was also licensed to Argentina, Chile, Greece, India and South Africa among others.
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