AF [1] (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

A.F. was a British automobile manufacturer active from 1971 to 1980, primarily known for producing small, lightweight vehicles. The company was founded by Alexander T. Fraser, with its initial operations based in Baston, Peterborough. Shortly after its inception, the company relocated to Sleaford, Lincolnshire, and later to Marlborough, Wiltshire.

The first model introduced by A.F. was the AB1, a Mini-based trike that debuted in 1971. This vehicle featured a marine ply monocoque body and chassis, which was combined with a standard Mini front subframe. The design included a single Mini trailing arm that supported the pointed tail of the trike. The definitive version of this model, known as the A.F. Spider, was sold in kit form and differed only slightly from the AB1 in its details.

Despite the innovative designs, A.F. faced challenges and was wound up in 1972, having sold very few cars. In the years that followed, the company produced a limited number of a redesigned model called the A.F. Grand Prix. This model was characterized by cycle-type front wings and rounded rear bodywork, but only four examples were made before the company ceased operations.