Bond, Lawrie Bond: ’58 Berkeley SE328

58 Berkeley Roadster

Charles Panter and Lawrie Bond (originator of the Bond minicar, not James’ father) set out to build a small, inexpensive, light sports car that could compete successfully in the 750cc class. The result was the Berkeley Sports and it was introduced to the public at the 1956 Motor Show, a year ahead of the fiberglass monocoque Lotus of Colin Chapman. Read More