Gordano Motor Co. Ltd was based in Clifton, Bristol, England, taking its name from the nearby Gordano valley. The company originated during World War II, when a group of enthusiasts began planning an unconventional sports car featuring all-round independent suspension and a gearbox mounted in unit with the rear axle. Design work was entrusted to Dick Caesar, a specials builder known for unconventional engineering approaches. Manufacturing facilities were initially to…