Mk1 Scootacar
Here are two examples of the Mk1 Scootacar.
The cream has recently been restored, but the blue car is still in it's original colour from the factory.
The cream Mk1has a reversable engine. This was an option on the Mk1 along with the spare wheel/tyre. Basically you start the car/engine backwards by pressing the ignition before you turn. Once you have started the car in reverse you have as many gears and can go as quick backwards as you can forwards.
There are more pictures of the Mk1 at the bottom of the page.
Click here for instructions to remove the body on a Mk1 Scootacar
Click here for wiring information
Techincal information about the Mk1 Scootacar
This information has been displayed to show the differences against the Mk2 and Mk3.
| Scootacar model | Mk1 | Mk2 | Mk3 |
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| Scootacar name | Standard | De-Luxe (Low Line) | De-Luxe twin (Low Line) |
| Approx production | 750 | 200 | 20 |
| Aprox % of total | 75% | 22% | 3% |
| Approx No of cars known | 160 | 35 | 13 |
| Approx % each car known | 21% | 18% | 65% |
| Start of manufacture | 1957 | 1960 | 1961 |
| Finish of manufacture | 1964 | 1965 | 1965 |
| Length | 7ft 3" | 7ft 11" | 7ft 11" |
| Width | 4ft 4" | 4ft 4" | 4ft 4" |
| Height | 4ft 11.5" | 4ft 9.5" | 4ft 9.5" |
| Unlaiden Weight | 4.5cwt | 5.25cwt | 6.0cwt |
| Wheelbase | 54" | 54" | 53" |
| Track | 45" | 54" | 54" |
| Ground clearance | 5" | Not known | Not known |
| Standard colours | red, blue, ivory | Silver, grey-red, blue | silver grey-red, blue |
| Approx percentage | 60%,20%20% | 90% 10% | 90% 10% |
| Engine | Villiers single | Villiers single @15 degrees | Villiers twin |
| Bore | 59mm | 59mm | 57mm |
| Stroke | 72mm | 72mm | 63.5mm |
| cc | 197cc | 197cc | 324cc |
| Compression ratio | 7.25:1 | 7.25:1 | 7.25:1 |
| Max power output | 8.4 BHP | 8.4 BHP | 16.5 BHP |
| Engine spoket | 20 teeth x3/8 pitch | 20 teeth x3/8 pitch | 25 teeth x3/8 pitch |
| Max power | 4000rpm | 4000rpm | 5000rpm |
| Spark plug/s | HH14 | HH14 | HH14 |
| Spark plug/s gap | 0.18-.025" | 0.18-.025" | 0.18-.025" |
| Battery neg earth | 12v 18 amp hr | 12v 18 amp hr | 12v 32 amp hr |
| Contact breaker gaps | 0.20-0.22 | 0.20-0.22 | 0.20-0.22 |
| Inigition timing | 11/64 before tdc | 11/64 before tdc | 3/16 before tdc |
| Clutch | Villier 4 plate | Villier 4 plate | Villiers 4 plate |
| Chain | 0.375 x 0.225 x 0.250 | 0.375 x 0.225 x 0.250 | 0.375 x 0.225 x 0.250 |
| Pitches | Unknown | 58 pitches | 62 pitches |
| Final drive ratio | 4.65:1 | 4.65:1 | 3.92:1 |
| Tyres Mitchelin | 400x8" | 400x8" | 400x8" |
| Front tyre pressure | 18lbs/sq inch | 18lbs/sq inch | 22lbs/sq inch |
| Rear tyre pressure | 32lbs/sq inch | 28lbs/sq inch | 40lbs/sq inch |
| Brakes front lockheed | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Brake rear (Hand brake) | Cable | Cable | Cable |
| Max Speed | 50mph | 49mph | 68mph |
| Fuel Consumption @ 30mph | 80mpg | 80mpg | 96mpg |
| Fuel capacity | 2.75 gallons | 2.55 gallons | 2.55 gallons |
| Lubrication SAE30 | 20:1 | 20:1 | 20:1 |
| Option | Spare wheel/tyre | Fitted as standard | Fitted as standard |
| Option | Reversable engine | Fitted as standard | Fitted as standard |
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Mk1 Scootacar handlebars and dashboard
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Looking at the Scootacar Mk1 from above This is a view of the Mk1 from above. You have a much clearer view of the seating arrangment. You can see that there is room for a driver and two small passengers behind. The seat section lifts up to reveal the villiers engine and battery compartment. |
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Recently restored Mk1, 531 FOF
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Recently restored MK1, 531 FOF
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