127 Scootcar Mk.1 (1963) AJB 434 A by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Scootacar Mk.I (1957-65) Engine 197cc single cylinder, two stroke Villiers 9E Production approx 1000 (all models) Registration Number AJB 434 A (Berkshire) SCOOTACAR ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157671427182935 Scootacar was a British three-wheeled microcar built in Hunslet, Leeds by Scootacar's Ltd a division of the railway locomotive builder, the Hunslet Engine Company between 1957 and 1964.. The designer Henry Brown is said to have sat on a Villiers engine and have an assistant draw an outline around him. The body appeared disproportionately high, measuring 60 inches on a car just 87 inches long and 52 inches wide, and was designed to carry two people, the passenger being seated behind the driver. Power on the Mark 1 came from a 197cc Villiers 9E 197 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine coupled to a four-speed motorcycle-type gearbox and chain drive to the single rear wheel. Steering was by handlebars. The car had independent front suspension using coil springs, and the wheels were 8 in with an external spare. In 1960 came the De Luxe or Mark 2, was added with a redesigned body and space (just) for three occupants, but they came to late in the Microcar era to sell well. n 1961 the De Luxe Twin Mark 3 cars appeared fitted with a 324cc Villiers 3T twin, giving a top speed of 68 mph Production stopped in 1964 after a total of about 1000 Scootacars were made, but only about 20–30 had the larger engine. Diolch am 97,925,378 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,925,378 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 10.09.2022, at Statfold Barn Railway, near Tamworth, Staffordshire REF 164-127
