Radford, a famous coachbuilder that created custom Minis for all four Beatles, has been revived by a team including 2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button.
In partnership with car builder Ant Anstead, designer Mark Stubbs (and business adviser Roger Behle), Button said he “jumped at the chance to join Ant and Mark to put the Radford name back in lights.
“The journey has very much begun, and news of our first car will follow shortly, so watch this space.”
Radford was founded in 1948 as Harold Radford Coachbuilders Ltd. Projects included the Bentley Countryman and fibreglass bodywork for the prototype Ford GT40.
The company later became famous for custom Bentleys and Minis – Beatles manager Brian Epstein commissioned Radford to create one-off Minis for the Fab Four.
Why has it been revived? Ant Anstead explains “the time for a revival of proper coachbuilding is right now.
“People want something unique, something different and something tailor-made. Our cars will offer the ultimate in global luxury and personalisation, blending British heart and soul, state-of-the-art technology, and traditional craftsmanship.”
The revived Radford firm is co-owned by Stubbs, Anstead and Button, and its first commission is “already in advanced stages.
“We can’t wait to reveal the exciting plans and products that we’re already working on,” said Behle.
“It’s going to be fun telling the world about them in the coming weeks and months.”
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