178 Stimson Mini Bug 1 (1971) WWD 137 H
Stimson Mini Bug 1 (1970-71) Engine 1275cc Tr S4
Production approx. 20
Registration Number WWD 137 H
STIMSON MINI BUG ALBUM
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The Stimson Mini Bug was the creation of Barry Stimpson, based in Sussex. The object was to create a Mini based Beach Buggy. The Mini Bug 1 has a new one inch box section chassis and powered by Mini running gear. Following the creation of the first tunning prototype, Stimpson set up his new company under the banner of Design Developments and the Mini Bug went on sale priced ay £ 170, they came in three colours red, blue and yellow, Extras included a plastic screen which had been bent into shape by heating it over a converted electric fire and a roll over bar at costs of £7 and £8 each.
About 20 Mk.1s were produced between 1970-71. It was replaced by the Mk2 in 1971, which continued in production until 1973. About 160 Mk2s were made. In 1972 a racing version of the Mini Bug 2, the CS+1 – was developed and offered for sale by Stimson's Barrian Cars, then based in London, and later by Lainston Investment Services of Sparsholt, Hampshire. Only four were sold
The Stimpson spec sheet details for the Mark 1 describes the car as having:
1. Stressed tube gig drilled safety chassis.
2. A MINI BUG is a new vehicle in which your old engine etc. can be fitted
3. It can be re-registered as a new car
4. Special Girling spring damper units supplied
5.MINI BUG customising costs less
6. Colour impregnated body
7. Excellent power to weight ratio
8. One piece Hood and Side Screen weather equipment
for full colour brochure please send a 10p postal order, plus a 10in x 8 inch S.A.E. to Design Developments, No2 Workshop, The Dairy, Westbourne, nr. Emsworth, Sussex
This example has a few upgrades including a 1275cc Mini GT engine, with twin SU carburettors and Mini Cooper front disc brakes, and a previous owner replaced the original fibre glass body with an aluminium one of his own design.
Diolch am 87,246,987 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn 90cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 87,246,987 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.09.2021 at Himley Hall, Himley, Wolverhampton Ref. 121-178
178 Stimson Mini Bug 1 (1971) WWD 137 H
Stimson Mini Bug 1 (1970-71) Engine 1275cc Tr S4
Production approx. 20
Registration Number WWD 137 H
STIMSON MINI BUG ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72177720320549664/
The Stimson Mini Bug was the creation of Barry Stimpson, based in Sussex. The object was to create a Mini based Beach Buggy. The Mini Bug 1 has a new one inch box section chassis and powered by Mini running gear. Following the creation of the first tunning prototype, Stimpson set up his new company under the banner of Design Developments and the Mini Bug went on sale priced ay £ 170, they came in three colours red, blue and yellow, Extras included a plastic screen which had been bent into shape by heating it over a converted electric fire and a roll over bar at costs of £7 and £8 each.
About 20 Mk.1s were produced between 1970-71. It was replaced by the Mk2 in 1971, which continued in production until 1973. About 160 Mk2s were made. In 1972 a racing version of the Mini Bug 2, the CS+1 – was developed and offered for sale by Stimson's Barrian Cars, then based in London, and later by Lainston Investment Services of Sparsholt, Hampshire. Only four were sold
The Stimpson spec sheet details for the Mark 1 describes the car as having:
1. Stressed tube gig drilled safety chassis.
2. A MINI BUG is a new vehicle in which your old engine etc. can be fitted
3. It can be re-registered as a new car
4. Special Girling spring damper units supplied
5.MINI BUG customising costs less
6. Colour impregnated body
7. Excellent power to weight ratio
8. One piece Hood and Side Screen weather equipment
for full colour brochure please send a 10p postal order, plus a 10in x 8 inch S.A.E. to Design Developments, No2 Workshop, The Dairy, Westbourne, nr. Emsworth, Sussex
This example has a few upgrades including a 1275cc Mini GT engine, with twin SU carburettors and Mini Cooper front disc brakes, and a previous owner replaced the original fibre glass body with an aluminium one of his own design.
Diolch am 87,246,987 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn 90cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 87,246,987 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.09.2021 at Himley Hall, Himley, Wolverhampton Ref. 121-178