Entrepreneur Allan (Al) R. Thieme (born April 5, 1937, Bridgeport, Michigan) is credited with designing the first Power operated vehicle/scooter, the Amigo, for individuals with walking limitations in 1968. April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Bridgeport is an unincorporated community located in Saginaw County, Michigan. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Bridgeport is an unincorporated community located in Saginaw County, Michigan. ... A Scooter or Power Operated Vehicle (POV) is a 3 or 4 wheel battery operated mobility aid steered by a tiller. ... A Scooter or Power Operated Vehicle (POV) is a 3 or 4 wheel battery operated mobility aid steered by a tiller. ...

Thieme created the Amigo in his garage during the evening, while working by day as a plumber running his own plumbing and heating business. He built the Amigo for a family member struggling with lost mobility due to multiple sclerosis.

Amigo Mobility International Inc is located in Bridgeport, Michigan and continues to manufacture USA-made and assembled products. The Amigo product line includes both healthcare and commercial products sold worldwide.

Reference: www.myamigo.com; Congressional Record-Senate, S18836, November 4, 1977