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Griffon Motors

Automotive Manufacturer of Nottinghamshire;United Kingdom from 1985 to 1989

Griffon Motors Automotive Manufacturer of Nottinghamshire;United Kingdom from 1985 to 1989

Griffon Motors was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the 1980s . The brand name was Griffon .

History

Barrie Comery that for previously Spartan Cars worked, and John Todkill founded in 1985, the company in Underwood in the county of Nottinghamshire . They started with the production of automobiles and kits . In total, about 120 copies were made. 1989 ended production.

The only model was the 110 Delux . It was a roadster in the style of the 1930s.

A strict two-sealer sports, traditionally styled Clean lines, low frontal area and light weightgive improved mileage per gallon with improved performance.
For practicality the car has a large luggage area with towing capabilities.wide choice of engines. For this reason the Vauxhall IIc. Viva series of cars
was chosen and these include the Firenza and Magnum. Partially assembled the package purchased from Griffon Motors
consists of high quality pre-coloured body panels mounted to a new chassis, weather equipment with a folding hood frame

A ladder frame chassis formed the base. An open fiberglass body was mounted on top. also from Ford . A four-seat version was at least planned. 

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