Model types?

Hi All,Im newish to the site(had to re register ,but didnt post much previously)....... Anyways,Im looking for a new toy to play with,and was thinking maybe a scamp,but TBH I dont really know what I want! Have built/owned lots of cars and kit cars over the years so maintenance isnt an issue,TBH I am becoming less inclined to work on stuff anymore,just drive them!Ive been looking at various scamp models,and a bit confused as to whats what,and prices seem to vary,hence me coming back here! Whatever I get I will put my mark on it in some way!

Normally Mk2 Scamps are the cheapest due to a quite a few were made and still survive but they are the least good looking.

Mk1 Scamps are the oldest and most traditional. There are relatively few tidy Mk1s. So they are more expensive than a Mk2.

Mk3 Scamps are the most recent and look Ok, are more practical than a Mk1.

What you buy will depend on how you plan to use it and what for.
For every day use a Mk3 would be good.
For the classic look chose a Mk1.
A Mk2 would be cheapest but most adaptable to be modified to be as you want.

Good luck
Chris

As above.

The main thing you have to look out for, whichever model you go for, is that they are correctly registered.

The V5 must have Scamp or "made from parts" , history is another thing, past Mot's etc.

There are a lot of Scamps out there with still the original donor car details, ie Austin Mini 1000 or similar.

Good luck in your search.

So MK3's ,although 'later' are tax exempt? I agree about the MK2 looks. Very practical, but not exactly something that I can convince SWMBO that we need,unless its reasonably cheap! Whereas a mk3 looks ok.I saw a mk1 scamp at Detling a few years ago,looked good done army style. As for use,I dont do many miles at all nowadays,and in fact havent had a car for about a year (first time carless in over 40 years!)so looking for something to use that is practical/fun/easy to maintain (I was brought up on a-series engines,even though they were in-line in A35's and A40's!)

Please stop the MK2 bashing! They're my favourite Scamp shape and give lots of scope for modding/personalising

Radso wrote:So MK3's ,although 'later' are tax exempt?

Being tax exempt depends on the age of the donor vehicle. Under the old rules it was possible to keep the registration of the donor vehicle and just amend the manufacturer & chassis details. Hence my MK2 built in 1996 is tax exempt as the donor was a 1972 mini van.

I also have a Mk2, its a great Scamp

And don't forget the infamous Pea, Q or Hop. Along with John Shelley's and yours Chris i think they take some beating in the MK2 stable.

I love MK2s - Be There and Be Square !

More Space in the Engine Bay, Cabin......in fact everywhere !

Styling by LEGO

muttley wrote:

Styling by LEGO

Now I thought it was fag packet and box of matches!!

I realised the aerodynamic design of my Mk2 when I put a pair of Winguard wing mirrors on the front end of the frame and when you worked the windscreen washers(which were some 2 feet behind them)the mirrors got washed as well.................I think that's what they call vortex.

red_leader wrote:

Mk3 Scamps are the most recent and look Ok, are more practical than a Mk1.

Chris

Ok looking???!!!??? The Mk3 takes everything that was great about the MK1 and made it infinitely better

And besides, all the ladies love a MK2!

They also make very good camping tables:



OTOH they don't have to be square...

Rum Tum Tugger wrote:
OTOH they don't have to be square...

Is that what you get if you mate a MK2 Scamp with a Hustler

Wow Chris, I dn't think i've ever seen that picture of yours before. Loving the gold & cream. that's so now that is

lol! Just got back from a France trip and catching up on replies.Been doing a lot of thinking whilst over there (went on my trike) I need to have a look at a scamp up close. A mate is also thinking about getting one as well.Does anyone know if Cambiker still has his for sale? Doesnt seem to have been on here for a while?
Regards........

Best to message him.
click on "MP" block below his picture/ Ava....
Look through Memberlist if you cant find one of his entries.

I think Ive managed to e mail him,so will have to wait and see.

Hi all, yes I've still got mine, not done much to sell it other than add it here, would be good for a club member to have it too!

My 1st Scamp ANJ a Mk2 (which featured in Top Gear magazine) my 2nd Scamp Cyclops built for offroading again a Mk2 (with front bumper mounted exhaust) and my 3rd Scamp Yellow Peril the 1st Suzuki based Scamp built by Andrew McLean (now owned by Mike Bingham) and Florence (Nettie's Mk1) which I must get on the road one day - oh hum