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1959 British camper trailer weighed 447 lbs and could be towed by a scooter

24.02.2026 20:13 1 min 1 source
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1959 British camper trailer weighed 447 lbs and could be towed by a scooter
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In 1959, the British Southbourne Sheet Metal Company launched the Mini-Motel camper trailer. Weighing 447 lbs (approx. 203 kg) and made of fiberglass, it was light enough to be towed by a Vespa or Lambretta scooter. The project was not a commercial success but remains a notable example of an ultra-lightweight design.

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