1964 Scootacar MKII

The Scootacar was developed in 1957 by the Hunslet Ergine Works of Leeds, Yorkshire, ÚK, by Henry Brown. This company also manufactured railroad locomotives. The Scootacar was designed to be a weatherproof alternative to the motorcycle. By 1960 popularity of this car demanded a deluxe version referred to as the Mark II. This 3-wheeled micro car features a seat design that allows the driver plus 2 passengers, each of which sits on either side of the engine. The engine is a 197cc, single-cylinder, 2-stroke. This microcar costs 254 British Pounds. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual transmission. It is capable of 49 to 55 mph top speed and costs 255 British pounds new.

The designer, Henry Brown, would sit astride the engine while an assistant drew a chalk outline on the floor.

This three-wheeled microcar is very tall at five feet and features a narrow, fiberglass body with a bulbous front end and a more elongated tail than the MK I. The redesigned seat allows for two passengers - one on each side of the driver.

Source - lanemotormuseum.org; Ault Park Concours