Turner Sports Car

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  • FOUNDERS

      Jack Turner

  • Founded in
    • 1958
  • Headquarters city
    • Coventry
  • Country
    • United Kingdom
  • Status
    • Inactive

Company

Turner Sports Cars is a British manufacturer of sports cars and kit cars. Founded in the 1950s by Jack Turner, the company is known for producing lightweight cars, often with a fibreglass body, powered by a range of Ford engines. While the company was initially based in Coventry, England, Turner moved to West Sussex in the 1960s and has been based there ever since. Turner cars are known for their attractive designs, good handling, and competitive prices. They have been successful in motorsport, with a number of wins in the British Saloon Car Championship.

History

Turner Sports Car is an iconic British sports car manufacturer founded in 1958 by Jack Turner. The brand was known for its lightweight, nimble, and fast-handling sports cars. The first Turner model, the Mark 1, was a two-seater sports car powered by a 4-cylinder Coventry Climax engine. Over the years, Turner Sports Cars released several models, including the Mark 2, Mark 3, and Mark 4. Turner also released variants powered by a variety of engines, including Ford and BMC units. Turner was popular in motorsport throughout its history, and its cars competed successfully in events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monte Carlo Rally. In the 1960s, Turner also developed a Formula 3 racing car, the Turner-Climax F3, which was successful in both the United Kingdom and Europe. Turner Sports Cars closed its doors in 1966 due to financial difficulties. The company’s assets were sold off and the brand faded into obscurity. However, Turner Sports Cars remain an iconic and iconic part of British automotive history.

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