Guyson (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Guyson International was a British company based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, that operated from 1974 to 1977. Initially known for manufacturing shot-blasting equipment, the company ventured into automotive design with a unique body conversion project.

The most notable product of Guyson International was the Guyson E12, which was designed by the automotive stylist William Towns. This model utilized the chassis of the Jaguar E-Type V12 and featured a distinctive rebodying that incorporated fibreglass panelling. The design resulted in a wedge-shaped silhouette characterized by its slab-sided appearance. While some observers appreciated the clean lines of the E12, others criticized it, likening its aesthetic to that of a "trendy sideboard."

Despite the innovative design, the production of the Guyson E12 was limited, with only two units completed before the project was discontinued in the late 1970s. The brief existence of the E12 marked a unique chapter in the intersection of automotive design and industrial manufacturing.