THE SKEOCH CAR
Twelve were built. One replica survives. This will be displayed at Annandale Distillery on Saturday 28th August 2021
Originally designed and built in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, the Skeoch Utility Car was one of Scotland’s first affordable cars. It was launched by its designer James Skeoch at the Scottish Motor Trade Association’s Motor Show in Glasgow, in 1921.
The success of the launch brought many orders but only twelve had been manufactured at Dalbeattie’s Burnside Motor Works before a fire ripped through the premises, destroying all the work in progress. Skeoch abandoned his plans for car production but the blueprints, along with a handful of parts, radiator badges and photographs of a completed car, survived.
Skeoch’s son Ronald, an engineer, long harboured a dream to re-build the car but he died before realising his ambition. Ronald’s niece, Glasgow architect Fiona Sinclair, recognised the importance of the drawings, parts and photographs. With the assistance of motor enthusiast, Martin Shelley, she was put in contact with Dalbeattie Men’s Shed.
Launched in 1921, Reborn in 2021
The Skeoch Car – Designed and built in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway. Proudly being displayed at Annandale Distillery on Saturday 28th August for guests to enjoy.
The Skeoch was designed and built by James Skeoch in circa 1921 in Dalbeattie. Unfortunately, the factory burned down after only 12 cars were completed and the project was abandoned but various original parts of the cars were saved along with the ‘blue prints’.
Dalbeattie Men’s Shed (a group of highly skilled retirees) have rebuilt the Skeoch car. Delighted with the results, they are proudly showing off the completed car here at Annandale Distillery on Saturday 28th August.
The Skeoch car has never previously been displayed publicly, so come and enjoy this rare opportunity!
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