Debenham Sisters
Betty and Nancy Debenham, with their dog, Poncho, were keen motorcyclists. Nancy won a Gold Medal at Brooklands in 1926.
The Debenham Sisters
Scammell Lorries introduced its "Mechanical Horse" in 1934. Built for the London and North Eastern Railway, the vehicle was designed by O.D North.
This was a large 3-wheeler with wooden cabin mounted on a steel chassis, available with either a 3 ton or 6 ton payload capacity.
Powered by 1125cc and 2043cc engines (for the 3 and 6 ton models respectively), they had a single front wheel which could rotate 360 degrees making it highly maneuverable.
In 1967 it was replaced by the Scammell Townsman which ceased production in 1968.
Note: The Scammell was also made under licence in France by Chenard-Walcker as the FAR Pony Mécanique, which utilised a Citroen engine.
Source: 3-wheelers.com
