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Dante

1959-1965

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Dante was a British manufacturer based in Luton, active from 1956 to 1959, known for producing aluminium bodyshells designed to fit the Austin 7 chassis. The company offered three models: the Basic, the Sprint, and the flared-wing Clubman. Approximately 60 examples were made during its period of operation. The business was run by Robin Read, who later became associated with Lotus. He originally named his venture Robin's Sporting Motorist Agency…

United Kingdom · 1959-1965 · Associated with Dan Taylor, Jem Marsh, Jim Shaw, Robin Read

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