It may seem hard to believe, but the manufacturer of the Scootacar also produced railroad locomotives. The Scootacar was developed in 1957 by the Hunslet Engine Works of Leeds, Yorkshire, UK, by Henry Brown. The basic design was arrived at by having Mr. Brown sit astride the engine while an assistant drew a chalk outline on the floor. The Scootacar was designed to be a weatherproof alternative to the motorcycle. By 1960, with the car gaining in popularity, a deluxe version was announced. It had a completely remodeled body and is referred to as the Mark II. This car is a very tall (5 feet), narrow, fiberglass bodied, 3-wheeled microcar. It has a more bulbous front end and a more elongated tail than the earlier MK I. The seat was re-designed to allow– in addition to the driver – two passengers to sit on either side of the driver.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Scootacars Ltd
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Drivetrain Configuration: Mid engine, rear wheel drive
Engine: 197cc, single cylinder, 2 stroke
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Top Speed: 49-55 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1957-1964
Number Produced: Approx. 1,000
Original Cost: 254 British Pounds
A Note About the Display of Our Collection
Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
