The Johnson family, who are based near Keston in Kent, have ‘a bit of a thing’ about Scammells. They own three, and their trio, ranging in age from 1938 to 1965, show the evolution of the bonneted Scammell Motive Unit, or MU. As is often the case with these vehicles they are all named, and, starting with the oldest, they answer to Ermintrude, Cherry Blossom and Wilemina. The family are husband Adam, wife Camilla and their son Ethan.
Scammell MU History
Scammell was founded in Fashion Street in London’s Spitalfields by wheelwright George Scammell in the late 19th Century. His nephew Richard later joined the business, which became G. Scammell & Nephew, repairing and building carts, and by the 1900s they were servicing and selling Foden Steam wagons.
George’s great…