KAT Designs was a British specialist vehicle manufacturer based in North Perrott, Somerset. The company was founded in 1983 by Simon Saunders, a stylist who had previously worked for General Motors, Aston Martin and Tickford. KAT Designs initially focused on producing styling bodykits for production saloon cars, including models such as the Mini and the Ford Escort. The company's direction shifted with the development of the MPV, a multi-purpose vehicle…