This British marque encompassed a succession of small manufacturers based in Yorkshire and later Kent, including J.C. Autopatterns, J.C. Sportscars, T&J Sportscars, R.L.T. Developments, and eventually White Rose Vehicles. The origins of the marque lay with John Cowperthwaite, who, after producing his Moss range of cars, turned his attention to plans-built vehicles that customers could construct themselves. His first design was the Midge, a compact, traditionally styled roadster of simple…