Well well kiddies, what have we got here? I do not know anything about this one myself, so please come in with your comments!
UPDATE 14:30: Barry Tilbury thinks it is or was a Gecko, since his Gecko uses a very similar rear suspension setup with the trailing arms but without the subframe. The front waistline fits in, too.
Mini based mystery motor has hints of several other designs...
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Interior needs some finishing. Chassis looks straightforward
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Mini trailing arms and suspension but remarkably no rear subframe...
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I don't think this is a Whitby, Scamp or Scout; Nomad, Gecko or Cub. So what is it then? (Update: Possibly a Gecko after all)
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Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI need to check but I think I used to work with the guy that built this - its a home made special - he called it YOOT (ute - utitlity)
I'll come back to you if he confirms it
By the way I am the current owner of Minus Maxi TPE 838S !!!
Regards, Mark
It's good to hear from you Mark. Looking forwards to more!
DeleteFound a photo of the car at work so definitely "YOOT" but dont know how to send a picture of it
ReplyDeleteI will email the guy (he retired some time ago) and see if he wants to comment
It was on Ebay a couple of times and the secodn without V5 reg document so I guess someone bought it for the "Tax Exempt registration"....!
I think he mentioned that it used ADO16 (Austi-Morris 1100/1300) radius arms so he could use 13 inch wheels with standard profile tyres
Regs
That is lovely, thank you Mark! Any more information would be very welcome and useable for future book plans. Best, Jeroen
DeleteSorry have not been able to contact the guy for further info but I have run into him from time to time so if and when I do I will try to get more details
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Thanks Mark. Any more info would be highly appreciated. Best, Jeroen
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