Peel Viking Sport – 1966

Most people associate Peel Engineering with the building of fiberglass bike fairings and microcars. Peel also made a couple of different car models based on then-current production cars’ running gear. The car seen here is a Peel Viking, which is one of only seven left known to exist. Peel actually never produced the whole car; they would sell the fiberglass body and the buyer had to find a junked Mini to take the drivetrain and brakes from. Many other parts were borrowed straight from the Mini such as the steering wheel, doors and windows. Although it was a nice-looking and practical car, it did not sell and production hardly got started before it stopped. 

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Peel Engineering
Country of Origin: The Isle of Man
Drivetrain Configuration: Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Engine: Water-cooled, 4-cylinder; 45 hp, 1100cc
Transmission: 3-speed manual with reverse
Top Speed: Unknown
Years of Production: 1966-1967
Number Produced: ~22
Original Cost: £230 (Peel bodyshell)