Beauford automobiles
Beauford is a British family run automobile company based in Buddulph, Stoke on Trent. The cars are supplied in kit form and are therefore highly customisable. Beauford are founding members of S.T.A.T.U.S. (Specialist Transport Advisory and Testing Utility Society).[1]
History
Originally based in Upholland, Lancashire the company later moved to Stoke on Trent. The first cars were made in 1985 and used a Mini bodyshell as the passenger compartment later replaced by a glass fibre moulding. The company has supplied over 1,500 kits.
Design
The Beauford Tourer is designed to look like a vintage car. At the front is a long bonnet with flowing wings at either side to give the appearance of a 1930s Style Grand Tourer luxury car. There are are both 2 door and 4 door versions. Cars come in both open and closed bodies. With detachable hard top or convertible soft top there are also half soft-top versions.[2] Because of the classic look of the vehicles the cars have become popular as wedding transport.
Technical
The shell of the body is made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), and the bonnet and panels are alloy. The body is mounted on a ladder chassis. The vehicles have a long wheel base of 320cm (10’ 6”). A variety of power units can be fitted to the kit, including Ford, Nissan and Rover. The suspension, steering, pedal box and master cylinder can be sourced from the Ford Sierra. The manufacturer provides a lot of choice in body parts such as windscreens and light, meaning there are many unique vehicles in circulation.
Specifications
| DIMENSIONS |
|---|
| 475cm (15’ 7”) long |
| 168cm (5’ 6”) wide |
| 152cm (5’ 0”) high |
| WHEELBASE |
| 320cm (10’ 6”) |
| WEIGHT |
| 1,000kg (2,200lbs) approx |
| ENGINE |
| Almost any engine can be fitted |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Either Manual or Automatic
gearboxes may be used |
| RUNNING GEAR |
| Front & rear suspension, steering,
pedal box, master cylinder & handbrake lever - Ford Sierra or Cortina. |
| CHASSIS |
| 4” x 2” x 1/8 (100 x 50 x 3mm)
steel box section ladder chassis |
| BODY & PANELS |
| Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
body with alloy bonnet & closing panels |
The Beauford Club
There is an owners club known as The Beauford Club. They attend automotive events and produce publications for members.[3]
External links
- ↑ "Beauford Cars". Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Wedding Cars Bristol". Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Beauford Club". Retrieved 16 December 2013.
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