Bubble car

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000809",
  "term": "Bubble car",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of microcar characterized by its small size, lightweight construction, and rounded, bubble-like appearance. These vehicles were produced primarily in the 1950s and 1960s as economical personal transport, featuring small-displacement engines and seating for one or two occupants. The BMW Isetta, with its single front-opening door, is a well-known example of this design style.",
  "subject": "Shop talk and trade slang",
  "references": [
    "Technology: the basics (The Railcar Association)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Bubble Car",
    "es": "bubble car",
    "fr": "bubble car"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bubble-car/"
}