Manufactured by Barry Stimson from 1976 to 1980, the three-wheeler was powered by a Morris Mini 850cc engine and gearbox mounted in a Mini subframe. The front-mounted engine powered the front wheels. The bodywork was fibreglass, the occupants were exposed to the weather as it had no roof. The engine was also exposed, but a cover was available as an option.
The Stimson seated three and was classed as a motorcycle sidecar combination under UK regulations. The machine was sold complete, and also in kit form by Noovoh Developments of Brighton. Around 30 were built.
Other designs included the Stimson Mini Bug, the Stimson Safari Six, and the Stimson Trek.
Barry Stimson died in 2022 at the age of 82.
Sources: 3-wheelers.com, en.wikipedia.org, maximummini.blogspot.com.
