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Eagle (Eagle Cars Ltd)

 

 

Eagle was a British kit car brand from the eary 1980s to 2009. manufactured in Sussex.Great Britain from 1981 to 2009.The brand name was Eagle .

History

Tim Dutton of Dutton Cars and Allen Breeze founded in 1981, the company Eagle Cars in Lancing in the county of West Sussex . They started with the production of automobiles and kits . 

Eagle Cars, who have for several years been producing the SS, a glassfibre body gullwing sportscar and convertible and as well as the RV Jeep, In 1986, Breeze left the company, and Rob Budd took over the management. In the same year, the move to Storrington and 1993 to Arundel , both also in West Sussex. 1999  ended production. Bob May Engineering from 1996 to 2004, Classic Transport from 1997 to 1999,Pilgrim Cars from Small Dole in West Sussex from 1999 to 2004, Jordan Developments from 2004 to 2006, and TEAC Sportscars from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire from 2007 to 2009 continued to produce some models while maintaining the brand name. 

In total, about 2000 copies were created.

Eagle SS

Ford or VW base available.Brought over from the States in November '81, the Eagle SS is an exotic chunk of automotive styling combining a subtle blend of Lamborghini and GT40 with unusual yet very appealing gull-wing doors, pop-up headlights and meaty rear air scoops. Based on the full length Beetle chassis, the main reasons you'll want to build this one are for its stunning Italian supercar image and pure glamour.

The very reasonable sum of £1777 including VAT will buy the complete body finished in self-coloured gelcoat with doors, bonnet, engine cover, headlamp mechanism and windows all ready fitted. Black glassfibre bumpers and a stylish dash designed along the lines of the Porsche 928 unit make up the remainder of the body parts but the kit contents don't end there. Rear lights, locks, door handles, clasps for the opening side windows, wiper motor with arm and blade plus a collection of metalwork and fastenings comprise the rest. While remaining mechanically unchanged, the chassis requires minor mods to lower the suspension and for drivers over six feet tall needs its floorpan dropped; this is a simple operation requiring some welding. Wiring the car is possibly the most arduous task but
the well written instructions, which include a section on chassis preparation, will solve the majority of problems and soon have this
delectable vehicle where it belongs . on the road.

Starting at the ground and working up, the manufacturers can supply wheels, tyres, headlamps, an alternative parallelogram wiper assembly, seats (with runners), full interior trim kit in a variety of colours and a goodly selection of Veglia instruments and interior fittings.  

Various Body styles and parts over the years Eagle SS from Ford Cortina to Ford Sierra parts to Range Rover for the Eagle RV 4x4. Also Eagle Stendetto Replica of the Ferrari F 40 based on Pontiac Fiero.

Millan 2 (M2)

In 1988 introduced Millan 2+ (M2). This is a more substantial two-plus-two cabriolet developed in conjunction with Milan-Automobile of West Germany. Based on a strong steel backbone chassis, the M2 uses mostly Ford components: Sierra steering and braking, lowered Sierra suspension and
the drive train of modern Ford models are included. Customers can opt for engines up 2.9 liters V6 from the Granada or the Rover V8 and may even base the M2 around the XR4x4 four-wheel drive System. The M2's modern bodyshell is molded in glassfibre, including removable bumpers, spoilers and sills. Both soft and GRP hard tops are available for weather protection. All of the M2 development work was carried out in-house and is intended to pass German TUV approval tests. The car is available in the UK in component form.The price £3,240 for the kit.

• Top speed 120 mph
• 0-60 mph 7.5 seconds
• Cyl V8
• BHP 155
• CC 3525

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Deltayn Limited

Car manufacturer of Appleby , Lincolnshire;Great Britain from 1985 to 1987.

Deltayn Limited was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the 1980s .The brand name was Deltayn .

History

John Parradine founded the company in Finching Field in Essex around 1985 .Deltayn began their motor car construction career with the Proteus, a largeJaguar powered sports car which has now been superseded by the Pegasus. 1987 followed the move to Appleby in Lincolnshire . In the same year the production ended. In total they only created about two copies. Parradine then later founded the Parradine Motor Company .

The Proteus. The wheel suspensions and engine came from the Jaguar XJ . Also the option engine was the V8 engine from Rover . The body could accommodate two people. The Targa roof was split and removable. For this a hardtop was available. Striking was the front with six headlights .Another model the Pegasus more of a conventional body roadster.

The Pegasus. Providing sensational performance, particularly for a large convertible car. The cockpit of the two-seater Pegasus is trimmed in leather and offers generous space. Initially only available in the UK, but earmarked for export to the USA at the time. weighing around 20cwt, the Pegasus can be ordered with a V 12 engine fitted with six Weber carburettors, special cams, gasflowed heads.Retaining the XJ6N12 basis, the new Pegasus a far smoother body styled by Richard Oakes, the man behind the Nova and Midas. Of semi-monocoque construction, the car's body is fabricated from a composite of GRP, Kevlar and carbon fibre for exceptional strength.

All of the major components derive from the base Jaguar, including engine, gearbox (manual or auto), power steering, suspension with new shock absorbers and springs. 

Top speed 160 mph.0-60 mph 5 seconds.CC 5343.Cyl V12

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Savant (Sector Three Engineering)

Automotive manufacturer of Huddersfield , West Yorkshire United Kingdom  from 1998 to 2000

Sector Three Engineering was a British manufacturer of automobiles from the late 1990s. The brand name was Savant .

History

Ian Pettinger founded the company in Huddersfield in the county of West Yorkshire in 1998  . Steve Greenwood, who previously worked for Litton Cars , and Richard Ashby developed a vehicle.  They began production of cars and kits .  A vehicle was presented in 1999 at a car show in Stoneleigh . A total of about only  two units were built. By 2000, the production ended. Quantum Sports Cars took over the project and marketed it under its own brand name as Quantum Xtreme .

The model was the 175 . This was a vehicle in the style of the Lotus Seven . The base was a monocoque. Then an open two-seater body was mounted. There were three options to choose from, which differed slightly. The pinto engine came from the Ford Sierra . 

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GP (Grand Prix) Kit cars

Automotive manufacturer of United Kingdom from 1968 on

GP is a British kit car brand built from 1968 on .The brand name was as many variations over the years GP stands for Grand Prix.

History

First as GP Speedshop in Brentford in 1966 . John Jobber, who previously worked for Jaguar Cars and Brabham , the South African Pierre du Plessis, who worked at Lola Cars , and Peter Allnutt founded.GP stood for Grand Prix. First of all, they prepared vehicles like the Ford GT 40 and Lola T 70 for races, e.g. B. Denis Hulme , Frank Gardner and Paul Hawkins . By 1967 du Plessis became aware of the  popular VW buggies at the time . 

In 1968 the production of automobiles and kits began. At that time, around 100 kits were made every month . In September 1968 the company moved to Hanworth . Many of their dealers received the molds for trial purposes. Some dealers also started their own careers as buggy manufacturers.

By 1972 vehicles were exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show , But a fire destroyed the factory in 1972, so the company moved to Islington . In the same year was moved again within Islington. There were takeovers in 1972 and 1974, while Jobber continued to serve as a director. During this time du Plessis left, who returned to his homeland. In 1975 Jobber took over the company again and renamed it GP Concessionaires. Neville Trickett joined the company around 1980. In 1982 the name was changed to GP Specialist Vehicles . Together with a move to Princes Risborough in 1993, the company was renamed GP Developments and in 1994 GP Projects . From 2002 to 2004 the company resided as GP Technical in Helston .Exports have so far been made to France , Switzerland , Spain , Germany , the Middle East , the West Indies , Singapore , Greece , Austria , the USA , Australia and South Africa . 

GP Buggies (1992-2005), GT Moldings (1987-1991) from Portslade , Halifax Beetles (2005-2006), Madison Car Company (1989-1999) from Brands Hatch , later Suffolk and OB & D (1989-1995) took over the production of some models by GP and continued to offer them as GP . Kingfisher Kustoms from Birmingham has been the only company of its kind since 2006 .