Unipower 1966-1970 - West pocket coupé
Summary
There were around 10,000 car brands and designers - most of them have disappeared. One of these vanished brands is Unipower. Between 1966 and 1970, 66 sports coupés were built under this brand, which were characterized by their light weight, mid-engine concept and powerful engines from the Mini series (up to the 1275 cc Mini Cooper S engine).
Estimated reading time: 3min
Preview (beginning of the article)
Universal Power Drives Ltd. was based in Perivale, Middlesex: it was one of those small British manufacturers that enriched the automotive world with an individual two-seater with sporting ambitions, a wealth of technical ideas, craftsmanship and a good dose of enthusiasm. The Unipower GT even added a successful design that combined streamlining and elegance. The fastback coupé, designed by racing and bobsleigh driver Andrew Hedges, celebrated its premiere at the London Racing Car Show in January 1966. It featured a tubular trellis frame and the rear-mounted drive unit from the Mini Cooper, resulting in an independent, sporty mid-engine concept.
Continue reading this article for free?
_RM.jpg)