Mini Scamp
SCAMP MOTOR COMPANY manufactured the Mini Scamp and is a "kit car" that was first built in 1969. Shortly after BMC Mini Moke production stopped in Longbridge.
The first Mark 1 kits which were styled similarly to the Mini Moke were produced by Robert Mandry in Reading, Berkshire.[1] They used the mechanical parts from a Mini and body made from a steel box section frame fitted with aluminium panels. Options included a van, estate or pick-up body and four or six wheel chassis. Power units range from 850cc to 1400cc with a multitude of modifications. Nearly every Scamp is different as most of the car is left up to the owner to complete.
In 1974 the company moved to Woking in Surrey.
The Mark 2 version of 1978 had a squarer body and stronger chassis, not using the mini rear subframe.
In 1987 moved again to East Grinstead, Sussex, when ownership changed to Andrew MacLean.
The Mark 3 version started production in 1989.
This was followed by a version built on either a Suzuki SJ chassis or the Daihatsu F50/F55.
References
- ↑ Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.