BERKELEY SPORTSCARS

During the early 1950s Berkeley Coachwork produced caravans and pioneered new techniques in fibreglass and lightweight sandwich construction. With a lull in production in1955 Laurie Bond arrived with an idea of a new small sports car. The Berkeley Sports was the first of the models with an Anzani 322cc engine. In 1957 there were various improvements to the bodywork and a Sports Deluxe joined the range. As many cars were exported they were designed to be lhd or rhd from the start. At the 1958 Motor Show a Foursome was shown but ceased after only 22 cars were built. More power was required and in 1959 a 792cc Royal Enfield was used and in 1960 the Bandit arrived. The company, however, went into receivership in February 1961. This is a collection of road tests, model introductions and driving impressions. Included are full specifications and history. Models include: 322cc Sports, 328cc Sports, 492cc Sports, 4-Seater, T60, T60/4, 500, B95, B105 Le Mans, Bandit. 100 pages, 250 illus. SB.