In 1929, Scammell designed and manufactured the “”100 Tonner”” low loader. Only two were produced; the first was delivered to Marston Road Services, Liverpool, for the transportation of steam engines to Liverpool docks. Scammell were also looking for new markets, and diversified into four- and six-wheel rigid (nonarticulated) designs. The ‘Rigid Six-wheeler’ found some success and, with its balloon tyres, at last permitted sustained high-speed, long-distance road operation.
In the late 1940s, the Mechanical Horse was superseded by the Scammell Scarab, with similar features, but a much less angular cab and now with a 2,090-cc, side-valve petrol engine in both models and a diesel version with a Perkins engine. To get a good idea of the car, we advise you to come to one of the viewing days.