Eagle [3] (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Eagle Cars was a British automotive manufacturer that operated from 1981 to 1997, primarily known for producing kit cars and specialty vehicles. The company was founded in Lancing, Sussex, where it initially launched the Eagle SS in 1981. This model was a kit car based on the American Cimbria SS, utilizing a Volkswagen floorpan. In 1983, Eagle introduced a new tubular steel ladder chassis designed for Ford Cortina components, allowing for the installation of front-mounted engines up to V6.

In the same year, Eagle expanded its lineup with the introduction of the +2, a four-seater convertible variant that was exclusively front-engined. The company also acquired the Rhino, a jeep-style vehicle, in 1983, renaming it the RV. Shortly thereafter, Eagle developed a purpose-built ladder chassis for the RV, compatible with Cortina mechanicals, and later offered 4x4 versions based on Range Rover or Daihatsu Fourtrak chassis, with a Sierra-based option introduced in 1994.

Eagle Cars also engaged in various projects, including the P21 and P25, which were re-engineered and restyled versions of the Dutton Phaeton, acquired from Dutton in 1989. Additionally, the company collaborated with European firms, notably developing the Milan (also known as the M2) in partnership with a German company. This model aimed to be a more upscale, four-seater convertible featuring modern styling and Ford Sierra components, although it did not enter production. In 1994, Eagle introduced the Stendetto, a Pontiac Fiero-based replica of the Ferrari F40, developed for a French company. The brand ultimately ceased operations in 1997.