Falcon [2] (United Kingdom)

Falcon Design was a British automotive manufacturer founded by Peter Bird in 1984. The company initially operated from Birmingham before relocating to Rugby, Warwickshire in 1987, and later to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire in 1990. Falcon Design specialized in creating unique vehicles, particularly focusing on kit cars that utilized existing automotive platforms.

The company's early projects included the Quarry and Chase, which were utility-style vehicles designed to accommodate engines from the Citroën 2CV or Volkswagen. However, these models did not progress beyond the prototype stage. A more successful venture was the Falcon Sports, a kit car inspired by the Lotus 7, which was notably designed to fit the Citroën 2CV/Dyane floorpan. This model featured a simple construction of plywood and aluminum, with the option for builders to create the vehicle from a set of plans. Additionally, in 1986, Falcon introduced a three-wheeled variant known as the LX3, which featured a boat-tailed design.

In 1993, the company transitioned to The 2CV Centre, located in Frome, Somerset, where it continued to serve the niche market of Citroën enthusiasts. Falcon Design's contributions to the automotive landscape, particularly in the realm of kit cars, reflected a blend of innovation and practicality during its operational years.