Inexpensive and Cheerful Kitcar Designs of the Past
Discussion
I've always liked inexpensive and fun cars like the Mini Moke, Citroen Mehari, Renault Frog and the Dune buggy, due to their nature of being fun and cheerful ad very affordable prices.
Kitcar manufacturers have designed some very nice little vehicles in the past, from the Scamp, to the Jimini, the Pimlico and many more, but nothing new lately.
I wonder if a revival of such a concept would make a comeback in the future of the kitcar industry .....
Kitcar manufacturers have designed some very nice little vehicles in the past, from the Scamp, to the Jimini, the Pimlico and many more, but nothing new lately.
I wonder if a revival of such a concept would make a comeback in the future of the kitcar industry .....
Edited by fuoriserie on Monday 14th June 20:47
Not quite the same style as the Moke, but there's no doubting the fact that some of 'Mr Sylva's early attempts would good fun. Cheap as the proverbial these days too - I bought and sold this one for £1,200.
(In retrospect, the engine alone way probably worth a good chunk of that, ah wel...)
(In retrospect, the engine alone way probably worth a good chunk of that, ah wel...)
Chris71 said:
Not quite the same style as the Moke, but there's no doubting the fact that some of 'Mr Sylva's early attempts would good fun. Cheap as the proverbial these days too - I bought and sold this one for £1,200.
(In retrospect, the engine alone way probably worth a good chunk of that, ah wel...)
I agree with you.........(In retrospect, the engine alone way probably worth a good chunk of that, ah wel...)
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/myljc107/pro...
a mini moke manufactured in China!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a mini moke manufactured in China!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Theres a few nice kits out there from the past - all cheap and good fun - im currently rebuilding a 1980's Dutton melos with Mk1 escort 1.6 running gear - as well as that i have a Robin hood 2b widebody running full sierra Rs cosowrth (rwd) runnin gear - just a shade under 380bhp.... good fun 
There used to be a body that mounted on an old Morris Minor van chassis avaliable in early 70's.
A little Scimitar looking if you squinted your eyes. I remember the brochure pics showing it with the roof detached as well.
The car was called, I think, Griffin or Griffon.
A version to fit the Bettle bodyshell was also offered.
Anyone else remember it ?
Paul H
A little Scimitar looking if you squinted your eyes. I remember the brochure pics showing it with the roof detached as well.
The car was called, I think, Griffin or Griffon.
A version to fit the Bettle bodyshell was also offered.
Anyone else remember it ?
Paul H
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