Vintage Prescott gets a new lease of life for its 75th birthday
Watsonian has given its lightweight Prescott sidecar a new body shell for its 75th birthday. First launched in 1946 using a batch of surplus
RAF Mosquito reserve fuel tanks, subsequent versions were produced in fibreglass using a mould taken from one of the original spun plywood body shells.
To give the Prescott a new lease of life, Watsonian has redesigned the sidecar body so its complex shape can be moulded in two halves. This speeds up the production process because results are more consistent and require less finishing by hand, and gives it a distinctive central crown running along the length of the body.
It sits on a tubular steel chassis which is powder-coated for a long-lasting finish. Suspension is provided by a hydraulic unit and the classic 16in wheel has stainless spokes with a machined Watsonian hub. The fold-down screen is mounted on a cast aluminium bar in front of the cockpit, and the seat tilts forward to provide access to storage space behind. A tonneau cover is included in the price. Made in the UK to order, prices for the Prescott Sidecar start at £4495 (including VAT) and Watsonian provides a factory-fitting service if required.