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Can you suggest where I can go to obtain detail on a NZ vehicle. I have a Gnat, made by J Cameron Lewis in Christchurch in 1955.It is a 3 wheel buggy, powered by a 125 cc Villiers/Norton 2 Stroke.

Originally made as either an agricultural machine or hunting buggy.I have done some restoration work on this and it is now reliable, and I hope as original a machine as I can make it.

It's a "special interest vehicle" - perhaps the last one left of its kind. Does anyone in NZ know of these?. It is 53 years old and still goes but I am in Perth and finding information on hese is a bit hard. I would love some photo's, contacts etc.

Thanks

Rod

From the "Ask jack" archives - 17 September 2008

Sorry Rod, we don't have any information on this specialised vehicle on our database.

Perhaps one of our readers can offer some help with this? Anyone with information that may be of interest to Rod can send it through on the ask Jack email feedback form.

Otherwise, I would suggest asking a vintage or classic car publication for some assistance.

Hi,

I have a Mk 1 with a 2 stroke villiers motor, not sure on year.
Sadly gathering dust and needing tlc..however, I also have its manual if you would like a copy

Cheers Donna

Hi I also have a Mk 1 Gnat im restoring,Are you interested in selling yours? Am i able to get a copy of your manual?

Thanks David