Arawak (Antigua and Barbuda) - AllCarIndex

Arawak  

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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

time-calendar.png 1976-1980

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Company Name: Arawak Motors Ltd

Place: St Johns, Antigua

Country: Antigua and Barbuda

Arawak Motors Ltd was an automotive manufacturer based in St. John's, Antigua, operational from 1976 to 1980. The company was established as the local importer for Chrysler on the island and is best known for its production of the Hustler, an open-topped leisure vehicle. The Hustler was mechanically based on the Hillman Imp, featuring a rear-mounted 875cc engine.

The design of the Hustler was created by Terry Tyrrell, and the vehicle was constructed using fiberglass. A hardtop version was also available for consumers. However, shortly after the Hustler's launch, Chrysler ceased production of the Hillman Imp, which led Arawak Motors to consider redeveloping the vehicle. The company planned to adapt the Hustler to utilize a front-mounted Vauxhall Viva 1256cc engine, but it is believed that this revised model, known as the Husderll, never entered production.

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