Is this the car for me?

[lcflwt]

I am looking for a very small car to place sideways on the back of a HeavyDutyTow vehicle, necessitating a <102" total length. This is set in stone (and DOT rules), but I would also prefer a car that is electric, or diesel. I have always owned non-luxury, underpowered vehicles, so I expect no surprises there.

My understanding so far is that the 451 is 106 inches in length, therefore I need to look to the older (what years?) model 450 import/conversions that have a 96" total length. An electric is only available in Mexico and cannot be licensed in US. A diesel is only available in Canada and cannot be licensed in US. I sense a trend here.

Do I have my limited facts straight? Are there other cars that would suit my purpose better? I use a motorcycle as my main transportation and am looking for something to drive in the rain. Long distances are done with joy on the motorcycle.

All input appreciated...

[jwight]

According to Wikipedia, the original (450) version is 98.4 in. in length and weighs 1600 lbs. If that works for you, check out eBay or AutoTrader, etc. and see what you can find.