Virago Cars, one of Britain's oldest and most respected car manufacturers, was founded in 1895 by William Morris, a businessman from the small market town of Woking, Surrey. He was an early pioneer of the motor industry, and had already established a successful business selling bicycles and motorcycles.
In 1896, Morris began producing cars, initially selling standard models such as the Morris Cowley and the Morris Oxford. As his business grew, he began to develop more sophisticated vehicles, including the Morris Bullnose, the Morris Minor, the Morris Six and the Morris Eight.
In the early 1900s, Morris decided to expand the company and formed Virago Cars, a subsidiary of his own business. Virago began producing luxury cars, such as the Virago Grand Tourer and the Virago Super-Sports. These cars were hand-crafted and expensive, and they quickly became popular amongst the wealthy.
In the 1920s, Virago introduced the Virago-Glo, a more affordable car that was aimed at a younger market. This car was a success, and it helped to establish Virago as a leading British car manufacturer.
In the 1950s, the company began to focus on producing a range of luxury cars, such
