There’s also the fact that they can be driven (in France at least) without a licence, by anyone over 14. That includes people who have been disqualified for drink driving.
A family friend used to have a Bond Bug, which 10-year-old me thought was the coolest thing ever:
Another interesting microcar is the Invacar, which was built for the UK goverment, for leasing to disabled drivers. I’d recommend this video if you want to know what it’s like to drive one on today’s roads:
