Nissan S Cargo

[Bethoffreshair]

I saw one of these odd looking things today in the works carpark (never seen one before) and the owner told me it was based on the Nissan Micra? Is that true?

It was really cute! x

 

[Gng4T9R]

I saw one driving through town the other week. I had to do a triple take as I didn't quite clock it the first time

Sent from my XT1562 using Micra Sports Club mobile app

 

[MikeHP]

Fun, aren't they. Never seen one for real, but I know that they were based on the slightly larger Nissan Cherry B11 chassis (unlike the Figaro and Pao which WERE based on the K10 Micra)

 

[Bethoffreshair]

Fun, aren't they. Never seen one for real, but I know that they were based on the slightly larger Nissan Cherry B11 chassis (unlike the Figaro and Pao which WERE based on the K10 Micra)

So he was wrong then! Thought it looked a bit big

 

[John_D]

The name S-Cargo Beth, is a play on the French 'escargot' or snail, which it strongly resembles... I've seen a couple in the flesh, but they are a very rare beast in the UK

 

[Tornado]

Also, a nod to the mighty Citroen 2CV which was affectionately known as the escargot.

 

[Bethoffreshair]

I kinda want one now... no idea what id do with a van though!

 

[Tornado]

It would be a van-ity project.... Ok, I'll get my coat.

 

[Bethoffreshair]

Groan!

 

[plmval]

I kinda want one now... no idea what id do with a van though!

If you like the Nissan copy of the original escargot French farmers workhorse, you may also appreciate the automotive historic charm of the original Citroen 2CV van Escargot mobile shed on wheels original from 1951-1990 in its many reincarnation versions?

Reference; https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/car-citroen-2cv-van.html

 

[Bethoffreshair]

If you like the Nissan copy of the original escargot French farmers workhorse, you may also appreciate the automotive historic charm of the original Citroen 2CV van Escargot mobile shed on wheels original from 1951-1990 in its many reincarnation versions?

Reference; https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/car-citroen-2cv-van.html

Yes, Ive seen a few of those... always reminded me of an air raid shelter on wheels lol!

 

[Tornado]

That's a good description! My first car was a Dyane, basically a 2CV facelift, I'm still fond of them. The canvas roof is great, the seats can be easily taken out for al fresco dining, and they can fly along if you keep the revs up. Many moons ago a friend had one, he removed the body work, replaced it with a wooden boat-like structure complete with mast and sails, replaced the wheels with iron ones just the right width and we ran it up and down a deserted railway line in the west of Ireland. Great crack, and although the steering had been made non functional, it was probable slighter safer going in reverse. The sails worked after a fashion, but mostly we used the engine. We had not allowed for having a mast up while going through tunnels, bur we got away with it, with inches to spare.

 

[John_D]

The only way I'd have a 2CV is use it for the basis of a LOMAX...

 

[Bethoffreshair]

The only way I'd have a 2CV is use it for the basis of a LOMAX...

Whats a LOMAX?

 

[John_D]

Whats a LOMAX?

Did you not click on the hyper link, (big red LOMAX) Beth?

 

[Bethoffreshair]

Oh lol (Didnt realise!)

I have now and it looks like a deathtrap!

 

[John_D]

Oh lol (Didnt realise!)

I have now and it looks like a deathtrap!

Where's your sense of adventure Beth?

 

[Bethoffreshair]

That looks terrifying!

 

[Tornado]

Now that is seriously cool, deathtrapness notwithstanding. I think I'd prefer the 4 wheel version all the same, and I imagine one could use an umbrella if it rained. The handling of the 2CV was legendary, it was said to be impossible to roll one, though I managed somehow.