Coming to auction and current listed on eBay, this 1979 Suzuki SC100, affectionately known as the ‘Whizzkid’, is a rare and quirky kei car with just 18,772 miles on the clock. Originally launched in Japan as the Cervo in 1977, this tiny coupé was designed for crowded Japanese cities, benefiting from lower tax and insurance rates due to its compact dimensions and small engine capacity. Powered by a rear-mounted 970cc four-cylinder engine producing 47bhp, the SC100 is lightweight and fun to drive, with a top speed of 85mph. This particular example is finished in bright red over a cream interior, sitting on 12″ silver steel wheels, and is in remarkable condition for its age.
Up for auction on eBay, this SC100 Whizzkid represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Japanese motoring history. With its GX trim, it boasts period-correct features like reclining seats, a heated rear window, a cigar lighter, and a push-button radio, making it a retro delight. As one of the earliest kei cars introduced to the UK, it perfectly embodies the unique charm and character that makes these tiny classics so desirable. Whether you’re a collector or just love quirky classics, this Whizzkid is sure to turn heads and spark conversations.
LISTING EXCERPT:
“Japanese domestic car manufacture is still dedicated to these miniature machines, which enjoy lower tax and insurance rates among other benefits,Launched in its home market as the Cervo back in 1977, this tiny coupé arrived in the UK two years later badged as the SC100 and became known affectionately as the ‘Whizzkid’,Powered by a 970cc four-cylinder mounted at the rear and producing a modest 47bhp. That translated to a top speed of 85mph and 0-60mph in 16.5 seconds,First registered in 1979, this UK-supplied example has been part of a private Collection, today showing just 18,772 miles,Finished in bright red …… ” READ MORE …
