After the closing of the Jiger Corporation in 1968, an unnamed group with funding from the Canadian Government, re-licensed the trademark JIGER and opened under the name Breton Versatrek. Two new plants were constructed, one in Sydney Nova Scotia (to build the fibreglass bodies) and one in Brampton Ontario (to assemble the new drive system). A few of the original Jiger Corp. staff were hired and John Gower was offered a position, but declined. The basic body shape and trademark lemon yellow paint remained, but not much else. The tires where still the bonded rubber/rim design but with a 3 bolt hub instead of the single bolt and collar design. The engines were bought from Hirth and the drive system was changed to hydraulic to accommodate a reverse gear that the previous Jiger did not have. This added alot of complexity and weight to the Jiger. The original 230lb unit was now increased to just under 455lbs. The rear of the body was extended to accommodate the exhaust system. The bonding joint between the upper and lower half of the body were finished with a black trim and the seat was changed and moved forward to give space to the new drive system. Even the logo was changed to depict a new era. Despite all efforts, even selling Jigers as "Build It Yourself" kits, Breton Versatrek went bankrupt in 1971.