1972 Austin Mini Scamp Mk.I

The Mini Scamp is a kit-car first built in 1969. The first Mark 1 kits, which were styled similarly to the Mini Moke, were originally available from the Connaught Garage in Brookwood, Surrey, where Robert Mandry developed the angular Mark 1 Scamp. Options included a van, estate or pick-up body and four or six wheel chassis.

They have been developed over the years to become one of the most versatile vehicles available - proving suitable as both a useful everyday vehicle as well as a formidable off-roading steed. Designed and built as an all-purpose vehicle, combining many commercial applications with fun and leisure use, the Scamp has always been built for longevity utilising an immensely strong ERW steel multi-tubular design, clad with high quality aluminimum body panels. Add one A-Series transverse engine, standard Mini front and rear non-hydrolastic suspension and the vehicle takes on the temperament of a terrier- little, tenacious, strong and full of character!

Our little Mini Scamp Mk I presented here was first registered in 1972. Powered by a Mini 1000cc engine, she is offered with a 11 months MOT and taxed (as an historic vehicle) until February 2015. She is also offered without reserve.

Whilst admittedly not being the most beautiful or aesthetically pleasing car, the Scamp more than makes up for her looks in head-turning 'noticeability.'

With Mini's and Mini derivatives very much on an upswing in value, this little characterful car could well prove a very wise and fun-packed investment...