Lomax (United Kingdom)

Lomax was a British kit car manufacturer established in the early 1980s by Nigel Whall. The company became known for producing lightweight, minimalist sports cars based on Citroën 2CV mechanicals. Its first model appeared in 1982 and was designed to evoke the spirit of 1950s British and French roadsters while using an inexpensive and widely available donor platform.

The most common versions were the Lomax 223, with two seats and three wheels, and the Lomax 224, a four-wheeled variant. Both used the Citroën 2CV’s air-cooled flat-twin engine and front-wheel-drive layout. The bodies were typically constructed from glass-fibre with simple, open cockpits and cycle wings, emphasising low weight and affordability. With kerb weights well under 500 kg, performance was lively despite modest power outputs.

Production was carried out in kit form, with customers assembling cars using donor components, and Lomax developed a small but loyal following among enthusiasts. The cars were praised for their simplicity, character, and vintage appearance. Over time the brand passed through different hands, and by the 1990s and 2000s the kits were still available, though in very small numbers. Lomax cars remain popular among 2CV specialists and continue to appear at classic and kit car events as examples of British ingenuity applied to humble mechanical foundations.