A string of Stimsons was supposed to come over to Blyton Park this year, but hey, they didn't make it. Fortunately two of them - Philip Lyons' Stimson Scorcher and Paul Wylde's Stimson Mini Bug found their way to Stoneleigh, so I had a chance to see them there. Philip's Scorcher supposedly is the only one on the road at the moment, while Paul's Bug only just reappeared after a very long restoration. It looked splendid and it was great to finally catch up with him and his son Tom. Paul is a great Mini derivatives enthusiast and multiple Maximum Mini Christmas puzzle winner who's helped me to several stories in the past years.
Meanwhile, he just sent me over a picture of a Stimson collection that seems to feel rather sorry for itself. We see two derelict Mini Bugs plus a Scorcher together with a Siva Buggy photographed behind a fence. I did recognize the second Bug from the left from another photograph of derelict Stimson of years ago. At the time it was joined by another Bug plus a Stimson Trek. Who knows more about any of them?
Meanwhile, he just sent me over a picture of a Stimson collection that seems to feel rather sorry for itself. We see two derelict Mini Bugs plus a Scorcher together with a Siva Buggy photographed behind a fence. I did recognize the second Bug from the left from another photograph of derelict Stimson of years ago. At the time it was joined by another Bug plus a Stimson Trek. Who knows more about any of them?
Raised eyebrows at Stoneleigh where a Stimson Scorcher and Stimson Mini Bug were on display
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Paul Wylde (left) with the car he's owned for over 20 years. He has shots of his son Tom (right) in it as a toddler!
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Philips Lyons on his Scorcher with tow bar and trailer to carry his camping gear. Brave man!
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But what do we have here? Left to right: Stimson Mini Bug x 2, a Siva Buggy and a Stimson Scorcher
Picture via Paul Wylde
The same white Bug was seen in another Stimson collection (including a Trek) years ago
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I always fancied those Siva Buggies.
ReplyDeleteme too have no found out where thay are . road trip in order i think .
ReplyDeleteMini Buger, did you ever go to see those abandoned Stimsons? I know where they are and am trying to find the owner.
DeleteMini Buger, did you ever go to see those abandoned Stimsons? I know where they are and am trying to find the owner.
ReplyDeletedidnt see them but got a mate and stimson owner to take photos of them . Found the guy and wanted 4 fingers for each car.
Deleteand a arm and a leg lol
DeleteHi, I would be interested in purchasing. Any chance you can give me the contact details of the seller.
Deletedransfields@hotmail.com